[Tutorial] How to Subscribe to the Nigeria YouTube Premium Family Plan via VPN (Latest 2024 Guide)

Preface: The Quest for the Cheapest YouTube Premium

As streaming service prices continue to climb, finding the most budget-friendly way to subscribe to YouTube Premium has become a hot topic for many users. After the golden era of “digital migration” to countries like India, Turkey, and Argentina, our sights are now set on a new promised land of low prices: Nigeria.

This article provides a detailed step-by-step guide on how to use a VPN to subscribe to the YouTube Premium family plan in Nigeria, allowing you to enjoy an ad-free video experience at an incredibly low price.

Why Nigeria?

Currently, the YouTube Premium family plan in Nigeria costs 1,700 Naira (NGN) per month, which translates to roughly $1.00 - $1.50 USD (exchange rates fluctuate). Compared to the US price of $22.99/month for a family plan, the difference is staggering.

More importantly, compared to previously popular regions (like Turkey and Ukraine), Google’s verification process for subscriptions in Nigeria—regarding credit cards, billing addresses, and so on—is currently more relaxed, leading to a higher success rate.

Cross-Region Subscription Steps

The core of this entire process is to “form your family in your home country first, then have the family manager subscribe from the new region.”

1. Create a Google Family Group in Your Home Country:

   • Using your Google account (which will become the family manager), invite all family members to join your Google Family group while on your local network. Make sure everyone has successfully joined before proceeding.

2. The Family Manager Connects to Nigeria via VPN:

   • Fire up your VPN service and connect to a server located in “Nigeria.”

3. Cancel Your Existing Subscription and Re-subscribe:

   • While connected to the VPN, go to the YouTube Premium subscription management page.
   • If you have an active subscription, “Cancel” it first.
   • Then, refresh the page. You should now see the pricing plans listed in Nigerian Naira (NGN). Select the family plan and complete the payment and subscription process.

Frequently Asked Questions and Important Notes

• What if I can’t invite new members after subscribing?

  • If you run into trouble inviting new members to the family after you’ve subscribed in the new region, the family manager can try going to the Google Pay center, temporarily deleting the “Nigerian” payment profile, leaving only the one from your home country. Then, resend the invitation. Once the member has successfully joined, you can re-add the Nigerian payment profile if needed.

• Legal and Terms of Service Risks:

  • Please be aware that using a VPN to subscribe to services in a different region likely violates Google’s Terms of Service. While it works for now, Google could change its policies at any time, which might result in your subscription being canceled or your account facing other penalties. Please assess the risks yourself.

• Choosing a VPN:

  • It is recommended to use a reputable, paid VPN service that has servers in Nigeria to ensure a stable connection and protect your personal data.

Conclusion

Subscribing to YouTube Premium by “digital migrating” to Nigeria via a VPN is currently an extremely cost-effective method. By following the steps in this guide and being mindful of the associated risks, you can easily upgrade your entire family to an ad-free viewing experience. If you’re tempted, it might be best to act fast before the policies tighten up!