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Ride-hailing giant Uber pulls out of Nigeria and Uganda, cuts 3,300 jobs as it pivots to a driverless future

Uber shuts down operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect after operating in Nigeria for twelve years.

By · Published September 3, 2026 at 10:47 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026 at 10:47 UTC

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The story so far

Commuters and drivers face sudden market disruption as Uber ends its services in Nigeria and Uganda. The shutdown coincides with 3,300 job cuts and a corporate pivot toward a driverless future. Coverage notes that the Nigerian market has operated for twelve years.

While Uber withdraws from both countries, competitors respond directly to the shift. According to Nairametrics, Bolt vows to remain operational in Nigeria despite existing industry challenges. Meanwhile, political commentary surfaces in dailypost.ng, where an aide to Atiku attributes the corporate exit to the Tinubu government, though coverage does not specify further details regarding this claim.

Future market stability and the impact on displaced workers remain to be seen. Outlets including BBC, Reuters, and Business Insider Africa document the regional shutdown and workforce reduction, while ongoing reports do not yet specify the timeline or deployment locations for the planned driverless technology.

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The obvious questions

Which countries are affected by the Uber shutdown?

Nigeria and Uganda are affected by the immediate cessation of operations.

How long had Uber operated in Nigeria?

Uber operated in Nigeria for twelve years prior to the exit.

Are other ride-hailing services leaving Nigeria?

No, Bolt has vowed to stay in Nigeria despite the industry challenges and Uber's exit.

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