FootySIMs eSIM Data Plans for Nigeria

FootySIMs does not provide a truly unlimited data eSIM for Nigeria. The plans that carry an “Unlimited” name actually allot 1GB of high‑speed data each day, and after that amount is used the connection degrades to 512kbps.

Instead, FootySIMs offers fixed‑data options. For example, the Nigeria — 1GB · 7 days plan supplies 1GB of data for seven days at $4.74 USD. Fixed plans can be more cost‑effective for most travelers unless heavy data usage is needed, in which case the “Unlimited” plan’s 1GB/day cap may be preferable.

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.