Uber is pulling out of Nigeria and Uganda as the ride-hailing giant restructures its global operations, cuts about 3,300 jobs and shifts more investment toward autonomous vehicles and robotaxis.
The company said it would discontinue operations in Nigeria and Uganda from September 2, describing the decision as part of its evolving business priorities and investment focus across Africa.
Uber, however, stressed that it remains committed to Sub-Saharan Africa and that the withdrawal from the two markets would not affect its operations elsewhere on the continent.
The exits come as Uber announced its largest workforce reduction since the COVID-19 pandemic. The company plans to eliminate about 3,300 positions, equivalent to roughly 10% of its global workforce of about 34,000 employees at the end of 2025.
The restructuring is designed to flatten Uber's corporate structure, reduce management layers and redirect resources toward areas the company sees as having greater growth potential, including ride-sharing, delivery and robotaxis.
