Global ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies has officially ceased operations in Nigeria and Uganda. The move ends a 12-year footprint in Nigeria and a 10-year presence in Uganda.
An Uber spokesperson confirmed the sudden departure, noting that the decision followed a thorough operational assessment of both markets.
“After a thorough review, we have taken the difficult decision to wind down operations in Nigeria and Uganda. This decision is limited strictly to these two markets and does not impact our operations across the rest of the continent.”
The exits coincide with a broader global restructuring plan, in which Uber is cutting approximately 3,300 roles—about 10% of its global workforce.
Capital freed from these operational scale-backs is being reallocated toward next-generation mobility investments, including a planned $10 billion investment in autonomous vehicle and robotaxi technology.
Uber clarified that its departure from Nigeria and Uganda does not mean a total exit from Africa. The platform continues to operate in South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Ghana.
Uber’s local customer support and Help Centre channels will remain active until September 23 to resolve outstanding user balances, refunds, and driver payments.
The exit creates immediate opportunities for competing mobility platforms already entrenched in West and East Africa.
