Uber has decided to stop its operations in Nigeria, effective September 2, 2026. The company, which started in Nigeria in 2014, announced this decision in a statement, expressing gratitude for the support it received from users during its time in the country. They acknowledged that this shutdown might disrupt people's routines and apologized for any inconvenience. Along with leaving Nigeria, Uber is also cutting about 3,300 jobs globally, which is around 10% of its workforce. These job cuts mainly affect management and coordination roles. Uber's CEO explained that the company is restructuring to become simpler and faster, allowing them to focus on future growth and innovation. Despite Uber's overall business growth in recent years, they believe that their current structure is too complex and needs to change to better meet future opportunities. This decision follows previous layoffs earlier in the year, affecting customer service and HR positions.
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