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YouTube Music Premium in Nigeria: Price, Features and Is It Better Than Spotify?

Adekiya Joscor · 30 October 2026

YouTube Music has quietly become one of the most popular music apps in Nigeria. It has the official albums you expect, plus live performances, remixes, freestyles and covers that only exist on YouTube. But is YouTube Music Premium worth paying for, and should you choose it over Spotify?

This guide covers the price of YouTube Music Premium in Nigeria, what you get, how it differs from full YouTube Premium, and an honest comparison with Spotify Premium.

Key takeaways

• YouTube Music Premium removes ads and adds background play and downloads in the YouTube Music app.
• It does not remove ads from regular YouTube videos. For that you need full YouTube Premium.
• The individual plan was reported at ₦1,300 a month after the April 2025 increase, but check your account for the current price.
• Spotify Premium costs ₦1,600 a month in Nigeria, with an ₦800 intro offer for new users.
• YouTube Music is better for live versions, remixes and covers. Spotify is better for discovery, podcasts and social features.
• Subscribing on the web is usually cheaper than through Apple's in-app purchases.

What is YouTube Music Premium?

YouTube Music is Google's dedicated music streaming app. The free version plays music with ads, and on mobile it stops when you leave the app or lock your screen.

YouTube Music Premium is the paid membership that removes those limits. It covers the YouTube Music app only, not regular YouTube videos.

YouTube Music Premium price in Nigeria

YouTube raised music subscription prices in Nigeria in April 2025. Reports at the time put YouTube Music Premium at ₦1,300 per month for an individual plan (up from ₦900) and ₦2,000 per month for the family plan (up from ₦1,400).

YouTube has continued to adjust prices in phases, and some users reported further increases to YouTube Premium in May 2026. Always check the exact price on your account's membership page before subscribing, because it can vary by account, billing date and whether you subscribe through the web, Android or iPhone.

For the latest full YouTube Premium prices, see our guide on how much YouTube Premium costs in Nigeria.

What you get with YouTube Music Premium

• Ad-free music in the YouTube Music app.
• Background play: keep listening with your screen off or while using other apps.
• Downloads: save songs, albums and playlists to listen offline, which is a big data saver.
• Audio-only mode: switch music videos to audio to save data.

YouTube Music Premium vs YouTube Premium

If you watch a lot of YouTube videos, full YouTube Premium is better value because it includes YouTube Music Premium. If you only care about music, YouTube Music Premium is the cheaper choice. Families can save further with YouTube Premium Family.

YouTube Music Premium vs Spotify Premium in Nigeria

Spotify prices are from Spotify's Nigerian Premium page in October 2026. See our full Spotify Premium plans in Nigeria guide.

Choose YouTube Music Premium if

• You already watch lots of music on YouTube and want those recommendations.
• You love live performances, freestyles and remixes that are not on other platforms.
• You want the slightly cheaper individual option.

Choose Spotify Premium if

• You care about curated playlists and discovery features.
• You listen to podcasts.
• Your friends share playlists and you want Wrapped at the end of the year.

How to pay for YouTube Music Premium in Nigeria

YouTube accepts card payments, and Google Play balance on Android. If your naira card fails, it is usually because international or recurring payments are disabled, or the card has limits. Our guide on why Nigerian cards fail for subscriptions walks through fixes.

You can also find YouTube and music subscriptions from verified sellers in the DiscountZAR music marketplace and the YouTube collection, paid in naira.

Tips to get more from YouTube Music Premium

1. Download on Wi-Fi so you are never burning data during your commute.
2. Turn on audio-only mode for music videos to save data.
3. Use the "Like" button often, which trains your recommendations quickly.
4. Try Samples and Mixed for you, which surface new Afrobeats, Amapiano and Gospel tracks.
5. Upload your own music library to listen alongside streaming.

How to subscribe to YouTube Music Premium

1. Open the YouTube Music app or visit music.youtube.com and sign in with your Google account.
2. Tap your profile picture and choose Get Music Premium.
3. Select Individual, Family or Student.
4. Add a payment method and confirm.

If you are offered a free trial, note the renewal date. You can cancel at any time from your Google account's Payments and subscriptions page, and you keep Premium until the end of the paid period.

Subscribe on the web, not inside the iPhone app

Prices bought through Apple's in-app purchase system are often higher than web prices. If you use an iPhone, subscribing on the web is usually cheaper. Android users can subscribe in the app or on the web.

Is YouTube Music Premium worth it for Nigerian listeners?

It is worth it if:

• You listen to music on your phone for an hour or more daily.
• You pay for mobile data, because downloads and audio-only mode save a lot.
• You want background play without keeping your screen on.

It may not be worth it if:

• You mostly watch YouTube videos rather than listen to music. In that case, full YouTube Premium is the better upgrade.
• You already pay for Spotify and are happy with it. Paying for both rarely makes sense.

Frequently asked questions

Is YouTube Music Premium available in Nigeria?

Yes. YouTube Music and YouTube Premium launched in Nigeria in 2020.

Is YouTube Music Premium cheaper than Spotify in Nigeria?

For individual plans, YouTube Music Premium has generally been slightly cheaper. Compare the current prices on both apps before subscribing.

Does YouTube Premium include YouTube Music Premium?

Yes. YouTube Premium includes everything in YouTube Music Premium plus ad-free YouTube videos.

Can I share YouTube Music Premium?

Yes, through the family plan for members of the same household.

Can I switch from Spotify to YouTube Music without losing my playlists?

Yes. Several third-party playlist transfer tools can move your Spotify playlists to YouTube Music. Check that any tool you use only requests the permissions it needs and does not ask for your passwords directly.

Does YouTube Music Premium work on smart TVs and speakers?

Yes. You can cast to Chromecast and many smart TVs, and YouTube Music works with Google speakers and other compatible devices.

Is there a student discount?

Yes. Verified students at eligible institutions can get a discounted student membership. Check the student option inside the app.

Summary

YouTube Music Premium is a strong, affordable choice for Nigerian music lovers, especially those who enjoy live and alternate versions found only on YouTube. Spotify still leads on discovery and podcasts. If you also watch YouTube videos often, full YouTube Premium gives you both.

Compare offers in the DiscountZAR music marketplace and pay in naira.