📌 Quick answer: Netflix costs ₦2,500 a month for Mobile, ₦4,000 for Basic, ₦6,500 for Standard and ₦8,500 for Premium in Nigeria, according to Netflix’s Help Center price list for Nigeria, which we checked on 1 November 2026. Mobile works on one phone or tablet in standard definition; Premium gives you four screens at once in 4K. Netflix bills Nigerian accounts monthly in naira, accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Verve cards, and has no ad-supported plan or yearly plan in Nigeria. Netflix says taxes may be added on top of the price.
Netflix is still the biggest paid streaming service most Nigerians use for Nollywood films, international series and documentaries, especially since Showmax shut down in Nigeria. But with four plans and prices that have risen several times, picking the wrong plan can cost you tens of thousands of naira a year.
This guide uses only Netflix’s own Help Center pages for Nigeria: the price list, the payment methods page, its plan-change rules and its data-usage figures. We have added the yearly cost, the cost per screen and what each plan means for your data bundle.
Netflix Plans and Prices in Nigeria
| Plan | Monthly price | Screens at once | Picture quality | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | ₦2,500 | 1 phone or tablet | 480p (SD) | 1 phone or tablet |
| Basic | ₦4,000 | 1 supported device | 720p (HD) | 1 device |
| Standard | ₦6,500 | 2 supported devices | 1080p (Full HD) | 2 devices |
| Premium | ₦8,500 | 4 supported devices | 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR | 6 devices |
Every plan is ad-free and includes the full Netflix catalogue of films, series and games. Premium also includes Netflix spatial audio. Unlike the United States, Nigeria has no cheaper “Standard with ads” plan, and Netflix still sells the Basic plan here, which it has dropped in some countries.
What Netflix Costs Over a Year
Netflix only offers monthly billing. It says it does not sell annual, multi-month or lifetime plans, so the yearly cost is simply 12 monthly payments:
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly | Per day | Per screen per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | ₦2,500 | ₦30,000 | about ₦82 | ₦2,500 |
| Basic | ₦4,000 | ₦48,000 | about ₦132 | ₦4,000 |
| Standard | ₦6,500 | ₦78,000 | about ₦214 | ₦3,250 |
| Premium | ₦8,500 | ₦102,000 | about ₦279 | ₦2,125 |
The per-screen figure is where Premium surprises people. If four people in your home all watch, Premium works out at ₦2,125 per person, cheaper than a single Mobile plan each. If you watch alone on your phone, Premium is a waste: you would pay ₦72,000 a year more than Mobile for screens and picture quality you never use.
Which Plan Should You Choose?
- You only watch on your phone, often on mobile data: Mobile at ₦2,500. The 480p picture looks fine on a phone screen and uses less data. It does not work on a TV or laptop.
- You watch alone on a laptop or a small TV: Basic at ₦4,000. You get 720p HD on any supported device, but only one screen at a time.
- Two people with different tastes, or a 40-inch-plus TV: Standard at ₦6,500. Full HD on two screens at once, so you and your partner or sibling can watch different things.
- A family, or a 4K TV and fast fibre: Premium at ₦8,500. Four screens at once and 4K with HDR. The 4K picture only shows if your TV supports it and your internet is fast enough.
A simple rule: count the screens that are on at the same time on a busy evening. That number, not the number of people in the house, decides your plan.
The Hidden Cost: Data
For many Nigerians the subscription is the smaller bill. Netflix publishes how much data its streams use per hour:
| Setting or quality | Data per hour (up to) | A 2-hour Nollywood film | A 10-episode series (45 min each) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | 0.3 GB | 0.6 GB | 2.25 GB |
| Medium (standard quality) | 0.7 GB | 1.4 GB | 5.25 GB |
| High, standard definition | 1 GB | 2 GB | 7.5 GB |
| High, HD | 3 GB | 6 GB | 22.5 GB |
| High, 4K Ultra HD | 7 GB | 14 GB | 52.5 GB |
Bingeing one season of a series in HD can use more than 20 GB. Before you choose Premium for 4K, check what your data plan costs per gigabyte: our guides to MTN data plans and Airtel data plans list the current bundles.
How to cut Netflix data use
- Download on Wi-Fi. Every plan lets you download, so download at work, school or a friend’s place and watch offline later.
- Set data usage to Low or Medium in your Netflix account’s playback settings. On the mobile app, you can also set cellular data usage separately.
- Use “Save Data” on the app when you are on mobile data.
- Turn off autoplay previews and the next episode countdown so Netflix does not keep streaming when you fall asleep.
How to Pay for Netflix in Nigeria
Netflix’s payment page for Nigeria lists these cards:
| Payment type | Accepted in Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Debit and credit cards | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Verve |
| Prepaid cards | Prepaid cards with Visa, Mastercard or American Express logos |
| Virtual cards | Accepted in some countries; Netflix says choose another method if yours is declined |
Because Netflix charges Nigerian accounts in naira, you do not need a dollar card. If your payment fails, the most common fixes are:
- Check that your card is enabled for online payments. Many banks let you switch this on and off in their app.
- Check your balance on the billing date. Netflix will try again, but your account can be put on hold if payment keeps failing.
- Try a different card. Netflix says some virtual cards are declined; a physical debit card from your bank usually works.
How to Subscribe, Step by Step
- Go to netflix.com in your browser or open the Netflix app.
- Tap Get Started or Sign Up and enter your email address.
- Create a password.
- Choose your plan. Netflix shows the Nigerian prices before you pay.
- Enter your card details and confirm.
- Sign in on your phone, laptop or TV and set up profiles for each person.
Netflix bills you on the same date each month, starting from the day you sign up.
How to Change or Cancel Your Plan
Netflix’s rules, from its Help Center:
- Upgrading to a more expensive plan takes effect immediately. Your billing date may move, or you may pay a prorated amount for the rest of the month.
- Downgrading to a cheaper plan takes effect on your next billing date. You keep the features of your current plan until then.
- To change plan, sign in on a browser, open the Change Plan page in your account, choose a plan and confirm.
- To cancel, go to your account and select Cancel Membership. You can keep watching until the end of the period you have already paid for.
A useful trick: if you only binge one big series a year, subscribe for one month, watch it, and cancel. There is no contract and no fee for cancelling.
Sharing Your Account
Netflix’s rules say an account is for one household, meaning the devices connected at your main home. Netflix’s price list for Nigeria does not include the paid “extra member” slots it sells in some countries, so the cleanest way to share costs is within one household on Standard or Premium.
Watch Out for Netflix Scams
- “Your account is on hold, update your payment” messages that link to a fake site. Always sign in by typing netflix.com yourself, never through a link in an SMS or WhatsApp message.
- “Free Netflix for a year” offers on WhatsApp or social media. Netflix does not give free subscriptions through chain messages.
- Cheap shared logins sold online. They breach Netflix’s rules, often stop working within days, and the seller may change the password after you pay.
Where to Find Nigerian Films on Netflix
Netflix’s Nollywood catalogue keeps growing, from cinema hits to Netflix originals. See our guides to Nigerian movies on Netflix and the best Nigerian series on Netflix. If you want free options too, read about NolliStream and what happened when Showmax shut down in Nigeria.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Netflix per month in Nigeria?
₦2,500 for Mobile, ₦4,000 for Basic, ₦6,500 for Standard and ₦8,500 for Premium, according to Netflix’s Nigerian price list. Netflix says taxes may be added.
What is the cheapest Netflix plan in Nigeria?
Mobile at ₦2,500 a month. It works on one phone or tablet at a time, in standard definition.
Can I watch Netflix Mobile on my TV?
No. The Mobile plan is for one phone or tablet. To watch on a TV or laptop you need Basic, Standard or Premium.
Does Netflix have an ads plan in Nigeria?
No. Netflix’s price list for Nigeria has four ad-free plans and no “with ads” option.
Can I pay for Netflix with a Verve card?
Yes. Netflix lists Verve, Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards for Nigeria, and prepaid cards with Visa, Mastercard or American Express logos.
Can I pay for Netflix yearly in Nigeria?
No. Netflix only bills monthly and does not sell annual, multi-month or lifetime plans.
How much data does Netflix use in an hour?
Up to 0.3 GB on Low, 0.7 GB on Medium, 3 GB in HD and 7 GB in 4K, according to Netflix.
Sources
- Netflix Help Center – “Plans and Pricing”, information for Nigeria, checked 1 November 2026
- Netflix Help Center – “How to pay for Netflix”, information for Nigeria, checked 1 November 2026
- Netflix Help Center – “How to change your plan”
- Netflix Help Center – “How to control how much data Netflix uses”
Last updated: 1 November 2026 · NaijaSabi Entertainment Desk. Netflix changes its prices from time to time; we check the Nigerian price list regularly and update this page when it changes.
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