Ride-hailing giant Uber has announced its exit from Nigeria, ending its operations in the country effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
The company, which launched in Lagos in 2014, said it made the decision after a review of its business operations.
In a statement, Uber said: “After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026.”
The company thanked Nigerians for their patronage over the years, acknowledging that the decision could disrupt the routines of its customers.
The exit comes as Uber announced a broader restructuring that will see the company eliminate about 3,300 jobs, representing roughly 10 per cent of its workforce.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the job cuts were aimed at simplifying the company’s structure, reducing layers of management and coordination, and enabling faster decision-making.
According to Khosrowshahi, the restructuring was not prompted by poor business performance. He said Uber’s revenue had nearly tripled over the past five years, but the rapid expansion had also created organisational complexity.
He said the company would redirect savings from the restructuring towards growth, innovation, drivers, couriers, merchants and emerging opportunities, including autonomous transportation.
The latest layoffs follow earlier job cuts by Uber in customer service and human resources.
Uber’s departure marks the end of its 12-year presence in Nigeria’s ride-hailing market, where it had become one of the country’s leading app-based transportation platforms.