Quick answer: YouTube Premium costs ₦1,700 a month for one person and ₦2,800 a month for the family plan in Nigeria, after YouTube's April 2025 price rise. YouTube bills in Naira, so you can usually pay with a Naira Mastercard or Visa, or through Google Play on Android. The family plan is only for people who live in the same household.
YouTube Premium removes ads, lets you download videos and play them in the background, and includes YouTube Music Premium. Here's what it costs, how to pay, and what to check before you join a family plan.
YouTube Premium prices in Nigeria
| Plan | Monthly price | Members |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube Premium Individual | ₦1,700 | 1 |
| YouTube Premium Family | ₦2,800 | Manager + up to 5 in the same household |
| YouTube Music Premium | Lower than Premium; check checkout | 1 (music only) |
Nairametrics reported Individual rising from ₦1,100 to ₦1,700 and Family from ₦1,700 to ₦2,800 in April 2025. Prices checked November 2026; confirm at youtube.com/premium.
How to pay for YouTube Premium in Nigeria
1. Naira debit card on the web
Go to youtube.com/premium, choose a plan and pay with your card. Turn on online and international payments in your bank app first, because Google is processed as a foreign merchant even though the price is in Naira.
2. Google Play on Android
On Android, subscribe in the YouTube app. Google Play bills the payment method on your Google account, which can be a card or other options Google offers in Nigeria.
3. iPhone users: subscribe on the web
YouTube Premium bought through the iPhone app is usually more expensive because of App Store fees. Subscribing at youtube.com/premium in your browser is normally cheaper.
4. A virtual dollar card if your bank refuses
If your bank blocks Google payments, a virtual card funded in Naira can work. Compare fees in dollar card alternatives in Nigeria.
The YouTube family plan: who can join
Google's family plan requirements say the manager can share Premium with up to five family members who live at the same residential address. Members join through a Google family group and use their own Google accounts.
YouTube now enforces this rule. In 2025, Android Authority reported that members flagged as living elsewhere were warned their Premium access would be paused within 14 days. So if you don't live with the family manager, don't buy a seat on their YouTube family plan.
We cover this in more detail in our YouTube Premium family plan guide and in family plan rules explained.
Step by step: set up a family plan for your household
- As the manager, subscribe to the family plan at youtube.com/premium/family.
- Create or confirm your Google family group.
- Invite up to five household members by email.
- Each member accepts the invite while signed in to their own Google account.
Google's family plan setup guide has screenshots for each step.
Common problems
- Card declined: check international payments, limits and balance. See why Naira cards get declined.
- Can't join a family group: you may already be in another one, or have switched groups in the last 12 months.
- Using a work account: Google Workspace accounts can't join family plans. Use a personal Google account.
Frequently asked questions
How much is YouTube Premium in Nigeria?
₦1,700 a month for Individual and ₦2,800 a month for Family, based on the 2025 prices. Check YouTube for any newer change.
Does YouTube Premium include YouTube Music?
Yes. YouTube Premium includes YouTube Music Premium at no extra cost.
Can I share YouTube Premium with friends in another city?
No. The family plan is for one household, and YouTube checks this.
Is it cheaper to pay on the website or the app?
On iPhone, the website is usually cheaper. On Android, both are normally the same price.
The bottom line
YouTube Premium is billed in Naira, so a Naira card or Google Play usually works. Use the family plan only for your household. If you want to save across your other tools too, read premium apps for less in Nigeria or browse YouTube Premium on Cluumo.
