Uber Shuts Down Operations in Nigeria and Uganda After 12 Years
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Uber has wound down its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, ending 12 years in the Nigerian market as part of a global restructuring that cuts 3,300 jobs worldwide.
Global ride-hailing company Uber has shut down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026, bringing to an end 12 years of business in the Nigerian market.
"After a thorough review, we have taken the difficult decision to wind down operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026," an Uber spokesperson said, adding that the decision is limited strictly to the two markets and does not affect operations elsewhere on the continent. The company said it would support riders and drivers through the transition, with rider support remaining available for 21 days.
The exit coincides with a global restructuring by Uber that will eliminate about 3,300 corporate jobs, roughly 10 percent of its workforce. Uber first launched in Nigeria in 2014 and now exits alongside its earlier departures from Tanzania and Ivory Coast, leaving it operating in only four African markets: Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. Nigerian drivers are expected to migrate to rivals including Bolt and inDrive.