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Free Nigeria temp number for SMS verification

Receive SMS online with free Nigeria phone numbers: pick a number, use it for a sign-up or a one-time OTP code, then read the text message here.

Public inbox: anyone can read messages sent to these numbers. Don't use them for banking or for accounts you want to keep.

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    Temp numbers for apps

    Each page lists the free numbers that received that app's codes in the last 7 days, by country. Counts are codes sent to Nigeria numbers this week.

    Nigeria phone number format

    Country code
    +234
    Mobile number length
    10 digits after +234
    Mobile numbers start with
    7, 8, 9
    Pattern
    e.g. +234 XXX XXX XXXX
    Mobile networks
    MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile, Ntel and smaller networks

    Inside Nigeria, numbers are dialled with a leading 0; leave it out after +234.

    Private Nigeria number prices by app

    A private number is used by you alone. Its price depends on the app you need the code for:

    Prices checked on October 30, 2026. The current price is shown before you pay.

    Didn't get the code?

    Free numbers are shared, so a code can fail to arrive for reasons nobody here controls:

    • Someone else may already have used the number to sign up to the same service, so it refuses the number.
    • Many apps can block VoIP numbers and numbers that many people have used, and every public number here is used by many people.
    • Some services only send codes to certain countries.

    VoIP vs non-VoIP numbers

    A VoIP number runs over the internet. It is cheap and quick to issue, and many apps reject it for verification. A non-VoIP number belongs to a mobile carrier and is tied to a SIM card. Apps accept it more often, but none of them promise to.

    A private number is used by you alone, so nobody else can read your codes or reuse the number, and apps are less likely to refuse it.

    Get a private Nigeria number from $0.24

    Frequently asked questions

    Is the Nigeria temp number free?

    Yes. Every Nigeria number on this page is a free, disposable public number, with no sign-up. Anyone can read the messages it receives.

    What does a Nigeria mobile number look like?

    It starts with +234, followed by 10 digits that begin with 7, 8, 9, for example +234 XXX XXX XXXX.

    Why didn't my code arrive on a Nigeria number?

    The service may refuse shared numbers, may have seen the number before, or may not send codes to Nigeria. Try a newer number and wait 30 to 60 seconds: the inbox updates itself. A private Nigeria number starts from $0.24.

    Can I keep a Nigeria number?

    Not a free one: public numbers come and go. A private Nigeria number from $0.24 stays yours for the period you buy.

    Is it safe to use a public Nigeria number?

    For a one-off sign-up, yes. For banking or an account you want to keep, no: anyone can read the codes sent to it, including recovery codes.

    How much is a private Nigeria number for WhatsApp or Telegram?

    It depends on the app. A private Nigeria number for WhatsApp is from $0.76 and for Telegram is from $0.69. The lowest price, from $0.24, is for Instagram, Apple. Prices for every app are listed above.

    Which mobile networks do Nigeria numbers belong to?

    Nigeria mobile number ranges were first given to MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile, Ntel and smaller networks. People can keep their number when they switch network, so the range only shows where a number started.

    Temporary phone numbers in other countries

    All free temp numbers by country are on the home page. Below: the most requested countries, marked Popular, and other countries with a page here.