Nigeria Just chill? Netflix's ₦8,500 Price Hike Puts Streaming Out of Reach for Many More Nigerians

Netflix has quietly raised its subscription fees in Nigeria again, with its Premium plan now costing N8,500 per month. It’s the third hike in just over a year.

• Premium plan now N8,500, up from N7,000 (↑21%)
• Standard plan now N6,500, Basic at N4,000, Mobile at N2,500
• Netflix raised prices twice in 2024, marking the first time in 2025
• Company cites "global pricing strategy" and "local market conditions"
• Hike comes as Nigerians face rising inflation and cost-of-living crisis

For many Nigerians, home entertainment once offered an escape from daily pressures, but even that is becoming less accessible. Netflix’s repeated price hikes come as data costs are also climbing, and food prices continue to soar. While the company says the increases help fund better content, local users feel squeezed. Entertainment, once a luxury, now feels like another expense fighting for attention in strained monthly budgets.

With price hikes from both Netflix and telecoms, will Nigerians start tuning out? Or will streaming become the new status symbol?