What is a VPN? It is simply a server that masks your identity online such that nobody can tell who you are or where you are browsing from. It means that VPNs don’t know any geographical boundaries nor do they give away your identity.
Nigeria as a country has had its own share of internet censorship drama. Besides that, most Nigerians use the internet daily for many reasons such as receiving payments online, streaming content and in some cases, it is not easy to overcome geo-restrictions. To overcome this and more challenges (security breaches, identity unmasking), VPNs have come to the rescue.
If you have plans to travel to Nigeria, don’t let such challenges discourage you because VPN services are at your rescue. Nigeria may have a long way to go as far as achieving internet freedom is concerned, but with VPNs in place, you should be able to shoulder on with your daily online routines.
To cut Nigeria some slack, there are countries with even stricter laws on internet privacy like China where internet freedom is extremely restricted.
In some cases, it is pure irony because you will find that the same countries operating with strict privacy policies, in this case China, are home to some of the best VPN developers.
Anyway, living in Nigeria or not, what matters is that despite the circumstances, VPNs are here to save and carry the day. What even makes these VPNs more popular is the fact that quite a number are not only cheap but fast too.
Because of that, we are breaking down some of the cheapest and fastest VPNs that can be used by Nigerians or anyone visiting the country for that matter. You can however go ahead and see the torrenting and netflix test results of one of the most used free service provider.
Express VPN
This VPN is known to have far and wide spread servers, outdoing most VPNs. This however makes it costly which is justified by its wide coverage.
This VPN offers value for your money and besides having +3,000 servers in 94 countries, it also boasts robust and secure servers, putting away any fears of data breaches.
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Not only that, the British Virgin Islands based VPN can unblock main streaming platforms like Netflix, Showtime, DAZN, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and more. The VPN also works on several devices, from Windows to Mac, Android, iOS, Linux, Chrome, etc.
NordVPN
This 30 days money back guarantee VPN can unblock region restricted content in many countries. It has a network of +5,000 servers in 62 countries and guarantees fast speeds when streaming content, even in HD.
This award winning VPN also does not log user information so your browsing or streaming activity is in safe hands. It also bypasses geoblocks of any streaming platform you can think of, from Netflix to HBO Hulu among others.
CyberGhost
Just as the name suggests, you can be a ghost browser using this VPN which is fast enough in streaming. The VPN comes with a user-friendly interface and it’s customer service is magnificent.
On servers, CyberGhost has over 6,000 (24 in Lagos) of them in over 90 countries. It also has a no logs policy and what more, it comes with a kill switch feature. On security matters, the VPN is built on 256-bit AES encryption.
Surfshark VPN
Another reliable VPN offering unlimited connections to its users. If you are in Nigeria, this relatively fast VPN will help you unblock content from major streaming sites like Netflix and the likes.
Some of its security features that makes it reliable include strong encryption, DNS leak protection, ad tracking and blocking feature, kill switch and a built-in malware. Your online financial transactions are also safe with Surfshark VPN.
Private VPN
Want to receive payments via PayPal or from any other fintech platform from anywhere in the world? You can count on Private VPN to offer optimum security when carrying out financial transactions online be it withdrawals or transfers.
It may not have servers in the country yet, but it still remains useful. Private VPN currently runs in over 60 countries and it has won awards especially for its outstanding live customer support.
In conclusion, it is also clear that Nigeria is not the only African country with a government whose stand on internet censorship has been questioned in the past. It is therefore fair to say that VPNs have become the savior in cases where internet access is yet to be normalized fully.
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