2,000 texts a month to Nigeria
| Twilio | DroidSender | |
|---|---|---|
| Price of the texts | $773.60 ($0.3868 each) | $11.99/month (Starter) + your mobile plan |
| Phone number | Twilio doesn't rent Nigerian numbers for SMS; international numbers start at $1.15 a month | The number you already have |
| Registration | See the rules below | None |
| Replies | Depend on the sender | In your inbox, same conversation |
What it takes to send business SMS in Nigeria
- Sender ID registration. Twilio requires a registered sender in Nigeria (about 3 weeks internationally, 2–3 weeks domestically); unregistered senders are only tried on a best-effort basis.
- Numeric senders fail on MTN, Airtel and 9mobile through Twilio, so customers don't see a number they can call or text back.
- DND (do not disturb) can block messages to some subscribers, according to Twilio.
- Local providers use a sender name of up to 11 characters, and some ask for KYC for higher limits.
Sending from your own SIM in Nigeria
- Characters: English and Nigerian Pidgin fit in 160 characters. Emojis switch the SMS to 70 characters.
- Number format: Nigerian mobile numbers have 11 digits starting with 070, 080, 081, 090 or 091, or +234 in international format.
- How it works: install the DroidSender app on an Android phone, upload your list from Excel or use the API, and the phone sends each text from your number. Replies arrive in one inbox on your computer.
See the price in every country on the Twilio SMS pricing by country page.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an SMS cost in Nigeria on Twilio?
- Twilio's base price is $0.3868 per SMS segment to Nigerian mobiles (October 2026), so 2,000 texts cost $773.60.
- Do I need to register a sender ID in Nigeria?
- For gateways, yes. With DroidSender you send from your own number, so there is no sender ID to register.
- Can customers reply to a bulk SMS in Nigeria?
- Not to a sender name. With DroidSender the texts come from your own mobile number, so customers can reply.
Sources: Twilio prices from twilio.com (SMS pricing and country guidelines), local providers from their own websites, mobile plans from the operators' websites. Checked 13–14 October 2026. Prices change, so check before you decide. Twilio is a trademark of Twilio Inc.; DroidSender is not affiliated with Twilio or the providers named here.