FootySIMs eSIM Data Plans for Nigeria

FootySIMs does not provide a truly unlimited high‑speed eSIM plan for Nigeria. Their so‑called “Unlimited” plans actually allow 1GB per day of high‑speed data; once this daily allowance is exceeded the speed is throttled to 512 kbps. A fixed data alternative is the Nigeria — 1GB · 7 Days plan, which offers a single 1GB burst of full‑speed data for seven days at $4.80 USD. If a traveler requires large amounts of data but does not need continuous unlimited speeds, choosing a fixed data plan can be more cost‑effective than purchasing a plan with a day‑by‑day cap and reduced speed after the limit.

FootySIMs does not offer an eSIM with a phone number or SMS capability for Nigeria. The provider only sells data‑only plans in this destination, so travelers cannot receive a traditional Nigerian mobile number or send/receive text messages via the local network.

However, voice and text can still be conducted over the data connection by using VoIP applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and iMessage. These services work entirely over an internet connection and therefore provide a way to make calls and send messages without a local phone number or SMS support.

FootySIMs offers three single‑country data plans for Nigeria. All cut‑off data caps are 1 GB and validity periods range from 7 to 30 days. Prices for these plans fall between $4.83 and $173.25, giving customers a wide spread of affordability options. There are no multi‑country plans. Within the single‑country bundle, two plans use a daily data cap model while the remaining one provides a fixed‑amount data cap.