Departure of Uber: Real reason companies are rethinking Nigeria

When Uber launched in Lagos in 2014, it was entering a market where ordering a ride from a smartphone was still a novelty.
Twelve years later, the ride-hailing giant is gone. Uber discontinued its Nigerian operations on September 2, 2026, bringing to an end one of the most recognisable international technology brands’ long-running presence in the country’s urban transport market.
The decision came as Uber was simultaneously announcing major organisational changes globally, including plans to reduce its workforce by about 10 per cent, or roughly 3,300 jobs.
 

 
But while the timing has fuelled speculation about the reasons for the Nigerian exit, Uber has maintained that its de...