Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda after review of African operations
The exit ends a 12-year presence in Nigeria, where Uber launched in Lagos in 2014, and about a decade in Uganda, where it began operations in Kampala in 2016.
Nairobi, Kenya - Ride-sharing company Uber has announced the closure of its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026. The decision to withdraw follows a comprehensive review of its African business. Uber's exit from Nigeria, where it launched in Lagos in 2014, and Uganda, where it began in Kampala in 2016, represents the end of a 12-year presence in Nigeria and nearly a decade in Uganda.
The company stated that the decision is limited to these two markets and does not impact its operations in other African countries. Uber expressed its continued commitment to Sub-Saharan Africa, promising support for its affected drivers, riders, and employees during the transition. The Nigerian market's challenges include rising fuel costs, inflation, currency volatility, and increased competition.
In Uganda, the ride-hailing company faced competition from other digital transport platforms. Uber's withdrawal from these African markets coincides with a broader restructuring of its global business, which includes a job cut of approximately 3,300 positions. The restructuring aims to simplify the company's organizational structure, remove management layers, and focus resources on growth and innovation, particularly in autonomous mobility.
The company has already withdrawn from Tanzania in January 2026 and Ivory Coast in 2025, leaving it operational in four African markets: Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and Egypt.
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