SMS in Nigeria

Bulk SMS, OTP & SMS API
in Nigeria.

Reach every subscriber on MTN, Airtel, Glo & 9mobile with direct routes into Nigeria. Bulk campaigns, transactional alerts, OTP verification and SMPP - one platform, local sender IDs, from NGN 6.1 per SMS.

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Direct operator routes Local sender IDs 99.9% uptime

Networks we reach in Nigeria

MTNAirtelGlo9mobile

Hub

Lagos

Status

Live in production

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Everything for Nigeria

One account for messaging in Nigeria.

Bulk SMS

Send campaigns, alerts and notifications to any Nigeria number with delivery reports.

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SMS API

A simple REST API and SDKs (Python, Node, PHP, Go) to send SMS from your app in Nigeria.

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OTP & Verify

Generate, send and check one-time passcodes for Nigeria sign-ups and 2FA in two API calls.

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SMPP Gateway

Bind over SMPP 3.4 for high-throughput A2P traffic into Nigeria networks.

SMPP access

Transactional and marketing email with SPF, DKIM and DMARC set up for you.

eSMS Mail

Short Links

Branded short links and QR codes with click, country and device analytics.

eSMS Links

Nigeria pricing

Transparent SMS rates.

Live rates - updated automatically.

Full pricing

Basic

NGN 9.1/ SMS

NGN 0 - NGN 1,052,133

Intl: USD 0.0067 / SMS

Business

NGN 7.5/ SMS

NGN 1,053,492 - NGN 4,209,893

Intl: USD 0.0055 / SMS

Enterprise

NGN 6.1/ SMS

NGN 4,211,252+

Intl: USD 0.0045 / SMS

Why eSMS Africa

Built to deliver in Nigeria.

Direct routes in Nigeria

Traffic reaches MTN, Airtel, Glo & 9mobile over direct, monitored connections - not grey routes - so delivery and speed stay high.

Local sender IDs

Compliance built in

We handle sender-ID rules, DND and regulator requirements in Nigeria so your traffic stays clean and stays live.

Delivery you can see

Real-time delivery reports, per-message logs and analytics for every campaign and OTP you send into Nigeria.

Banks & fintech

OTP, transaction alerts and fraud notifications for Nigeria customers.

E-commerce

Order confirmations, delivery updates and win-back campaigns.

Health & NGOs

Appointment reminders and field alerts that reach rural Nigeria.

Logistics

Dispatch, pickup and tracking messages to drivers and customers.

FAQ

SMS in Nigeria, answered.

Everything about sending bulk SMS, OTP and API messages to Nigeria networks.

How do I send bulk SMS in Nigeria?

Create a free eSMS Africa account, top up, add your sender ID and send from the dashboard or the SMS API. We route directly to MTN, Airtel, Glo & 9mobile in Nigeria with delivery reports on every message.

Which mobile networks do you cover in Nigeria?

We deliver to all major operators in Nigeria: MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile.

How much does an SMS cost in Nigeria?

Local A2P SMS in Nigeria starts from NGN 6.1 per message, with lower rates as your volume grows. See the pricing page for current basic, business and enterprise tiers.

Can I send OTP and 2FA codes in Nigeria?

Yes. eSMS Verify generates, sends, rate-limits and checks one-time passcodes for Nigeria numbers with your branded sender ID and templates - two API calls, no code state to manage.

Do you support SMPP in Nigeria?

Yes. High-volume senders can bind over SMPP 3.4 for Nigeria traffic with per-bind throughput, delivery receipts and a client portal. Request SMPP access from the dashboard.

Nigeria guides