What's blocked in Nigeria
All major apps work; Nigeria's seven-month X ban ended in January 2022.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 41 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Nigeria right now.
Not offered in Nigeria
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Nigeria
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Nigeria are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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ExpressVPN
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Surfshark
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
CyberGhost
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Nigeria suspended Twitter in June 2021 after it deleted a presidential post and lifted the ban in January 2022. There are no current platform blocks.
Before you connect: Useful for privacy on public Wi-Fi and streaming abroad.
Is a VPN legal in Nigeria?
Legal
VPN use is legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Nigeria?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Nigeria right now. All major apps work; Nigeria's seven-month X ban ended in January 2022.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Nigeria?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer and JioHotstar are not offered in Nigeria. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Nigeria?
Legal. VPN use is legal.
Which VPN works in Nigeria?
Our picks for Nigeria are NordVPN, ExpressVPN and Surfshark. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Report a block
Seeing something different in Nigeria? An editor reviews every report before the page changes.