Uber Bids Nigeria Goodbye, Shuts Down From Today

Uber has shut down its operations in Nigeria, ending a 12-year run that began in Lagos in 2014.

The ride-hailing giant said the exit takes effect from September 2, 2026.

In a statement to users, the company said:

“We are writing to share some difficult news. After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026.

“Since we first launched in Lagos in 2014, it has been an absolute privilege to be a part of your daily life connecting you with independent transportation providers.

“Whether it was a morning commute, a ride to see loved ones, or exploring the city, thank you for trusting the platform to connect you to a driver to get you there safely. We know this may cause disruption to your routine, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.”

The Nigeria exit comes as Uber announced a global restructuring that will see about 3,300 positions eliminated, representing 10% of its workforce.

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, in a memo on Wednesday, said the cuts target management and coordination layers.

“Today, we’re making a number of significant organizational changes across Uber. We are removing layers, simplifying team structures, refining our global location strategy, and focusing our people and investments against the biggest opportunities ahead of us.

“As a result, we will be reducing the size of our team by about 10%.”

He added: “This wasn’t a decision we made lightly, because it will have a real impact on our teammates and friends who have worked hard for Uber.”

Khosrowshahi explained that rapid growth had created complexity.

“Over the last 5+ years, Uber has grown by orders of magnitude, with our top line nearly tripling… But that growth has also brought complexity: more layers, more coordination, more fragmented ownership, and in some cases structures that made sense when businesses were smaller but no longer serve us well at our current scale.”

The company said the leaner structure will allow faster decisions and reinvestment in growth and autonomous technology.

This is the latest round of job cuts for Uber, which had earlier eliminated roles in customer service and HR this year.