Streaming movies have become more popular than going to the cinema, and this was worsened by the effects of the pandemic on cinema as a whole. With over a hundred movie streaming services today, only a few are available to Nigerians without using VPN. While we still have some others in the country, here are a few notable ones:
Netflix Subscription Price in Nigeria
Netflix is the biggest movie streaming service in the world with over 209 million subscribers in 190 countries. With an ever-growing library, you can be sure to find titles from around the world. Netflix boasts original and licensed titles from Hollywood (Crown, Stranger Things, Rick & Morty, The Office), European cinema (French: Lupin, German: DARK, Spanish: Money Heist, British: The Bodyguard ), and Bollywood (Delhi Crime, The White Tiger, Ghoul). It is also home to hundreds of South Korean films, Arabic TV shows, and will soon be home—after a number of other licensed movies— to its first original Nollywood series, King of Boys: The Return of the King.
Pricing: Based on the plans, starting from a 2,500 naira mobile plan to a 8,500 naira premium plan. (All subscription plans can be cancelled anytime)
| Plan | Price (monthly) | No. of simultaneous viewing | Technical details |
| Mobile | 2,500 naira | Only phones and tablets (1 device) | Strictly on smartphones and tablets 480p Download available for 1 device. |
| Basic | 4,000 naira | 1 device | All devices 720p Download available for 1 device. |
| Standard | 6,500 naira | 2 devices | All devices FHD/1080p Download available for 2 devices. |
| Premium | 8,500 naira | 4 devices | All devices Ultra HD (4K) and HDR Download available for 6 devices. |
Showmax Price in Nigeria
Home to BBNaija and several other reality TV shows, Showmax has become the joy of reality TV and soap lovers. There you can find reality shows like I Am Laycon, Mercy and Ike; and since it is owned by Multichoice, you can also find many TV shows from DStv and GOtv on this South African streaming service. Football lovers can also find joy here by subscribing to the Premier League plan that provides access to every Premier League match.
Pricing: Four tiers are available, priced from a 2,000 naira mobile plan to a 6,500 bundled plan.
| Plan | Price (monthly) | No. of simultaneous viewing | Details |
| Showmax Entertainment (Mobile) | 2,000 naira | 1 | – Only Smartphone or tablet, – Series and movies incl. Showmax Originals, MultiChoice Originals, Universal Pictures, NBC, Peacock, Sky, DreamWorks Animation, HBO, Paramount, Lionsgate, Sony, Warner Bros. Discovery, BBC, ITV, Telemundo, Banijay, eOne, Fremantle and more. – Offline downloads, – Cancel anytime. |
Showmax Entertainment (All devices) | 4,500 naira | 2 | – Series & movies incl. Showmax Originals, MultiChoice Originals, Universal Pictures, NBC, Peacock, Sky, DreamWorks Animation, HBO, Paramount, Lionsgate, Sony, Warner Bros. Discovery, BBC, ITV, Telemundo, Banijay, eOne, Fremantle and more. – Offline downloads, – Cancel anytime. |
| Showmax Premier League (Mobile) | 3,600 naira | 1 | – All Premier League live matches + extra Premier League content – Only on mobile – Cancel anytime. |
| Showmax Entertainment (Mobile) + Premier League (Mobile) bundle | 4,500 naira | 1 stream Entertainment 1 stream Premier League | – Only mobile. – All Premier League live matches + extra Premier League content. – Series & movies incl. Showmax Originals, MultiChoice Originals, Universal Pictures, NBC, Peacock, Sky, DreamWorks Animation, HBO, Paramount, Lionsgate, Sony, Warner Bros. Discovery, BBC, ITV, Telemundo, Banijay, eOne, Fremantle and more. – Cancel anytime. |
| Showmax Entertainment (All devices) + Premier League (Mobile) bundle | 6,500 naira | 2 streams Entertainment 1 stream Premier League | – All Premier League live matches + extra Premier League content on mobile. – Series & movies incl. Showmax Originals, MultiChoice Originals, Universal Pictures, NBC, Peacock, Sky, DreamWorks Animation, HBO, Paramount, Lionsgate, Sony, Warner Bros. Discovery, BBC, ITV, Telemundo, Banijay, eOne, Fremantle and more. |
Prime Video Subscription Price in Nigeria
Although with fewers titles than Netflix, Amazon Prime still boasts titles that are critically-acclaimed and worth your time. With the likes of The Boys, Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Invincible, you are sure to find a suitable category for your taste. The 2021 Eddie Murphy-led comedy sequel, Coming 2 America, can also be found on the service.
Pricing: Amazon Prime Video has a single tier that costs 2,300 naira monthly. Free trial is available.
YouTube Premium in Nigeria
Starting out as a service that allows people to upload user-generated videos, YouTube branched out to offer exciting scripted titles like Cobra Kai (which Netflix now owns) and Step Up: High Water, before entirely leaving the scripted scene for the unscripted world of unlimited entertainment. You can enjoy their content by subscribing to YouTube Premium.
Pricing: 1,700 Naira monthly. With this subscription, you can enjoy YouTube and YouTube Music ad-free. A 1-month free trial is available and you can cancel your subscription anytime. And this can be enjoyed on all devices. The family plan now costs 2,800 Naira monthly, a 64% increase from its previous price.
Circuits Price in Nigeria
Circuits is a Nigerian-born virtual cinema platform that brings African films directly to audiences around the world. Launched globally in December 2024, it offers a curated selection of Nollywood titles, documentaries, and festival favourites—all available without a subscription. Instead of paying monthly, users simply rent individual films on a pay-per-view basis, with prices ranging from $2 to $4.99 per title. Each film is available for a 12-week viewing window, allowing viewers to watch on their own schedule. Circuits is accessible on the web, mobile apps (iOS and Android), and smart TVs, including Samsung, Hisense, and Apple TV. The platform supports secure playback, multiple languages (currently English and French), and syncs across devices.
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This is a really insightful post! It’s interesting to see how the pricing of streaming services in Nigeria reflects not just the global trends but also local economic factors. I appreciate the breakdown you provided – it definitely helps in making an informed decision about which service to subscribe to. Looking forward to seeing how these prices evolve in the future!