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Nigeria: Why Uber Ceased Nigerian Operation After 12 Years
Uber said a business review showed its Nigeria operations were no longer sustainable as drivers shifted to rivals and market share fell.
- On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Uber ended its 12-year presence in Nigeria, citing a "thorough review of our business" for winding down operations in the West African market.
- Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi announced a global restructuring eliminating about 3,300 positions, intended to make operations "simpler and faster" amid changing organizational needs following rapid expansion.
- Uber's market share declined as competitors Bolt, InDrive, and LagRide expanded; at its peak, the platform supported over 5,000 driver-partners before rising fuel costs and competition pressured operations.
- Although the exit is a "minus" for employees, Prof. Ibe Callistus expects passengers and drivers to transition to competitors expanding to capture Uber's abandoned market share.
- The Nigerian ride-hailing ecosystem continues evolving as drivers and passengers migrate to alternative platforms, with remaining competitors adjusting strategies to accommodate the influx following Uber's departure.
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