Nigerian subscribers to Netflix will now pay more for streaming, as the platform has announced a fresh increase in its subscription rates — the first for 2025 and the third since April 2024.
According to updated pricing information on Netflix’s official website, the new rates show significant jumps across all subscription tiers. The Premium plan now costs ₦8,500 monthly, up from ₦7,000. The Standard package has moved from ₦5,500 to ₦6,500, while the Basic plan now goes for ₦4,000, a rise from ₦3,500. Mobile users will pay ₦2,500 monthly, an increase from the previous ₦2,200.
Netflix is yet to issue an official statement explaining the latest price revision.
Reacting to the development, Lagos-based subscriber Adebola Ogunleye said the constant price hikes were becoming unbearable. “It’s frustrating that entertainment has become this expensive. People are already struggling to meet daily needs, and now this,” she said.
This latest move comes amid widespread economic hardship in Nigeria, with soaring inflation, currency devaluation, and a surge in the cost of living making it difficult for many citizens to afford basic services.
The hike follows a similar pattern among digital and broadcast entertainment platforms. In March 2025, MultiChoice, the owners of DStv and GOtv, also raised their prices by up to 25%. The DStv Premium plan jumped from ₦37,000 to ₦44,500, while Compact Plus moved to ₦30,000 from ₦25,000.
Telecommunications firms have also increased their tariffs by as much as 50%, citing the rising cost of operations in the country.
Another subscriber, Chinedu Ibeh, expressed concern over the trend. “Netflix, DStv, data providers — all increasing prices. Soon, Nigerians may have to choose between food and staying connected.”