GOtv has quietly become the pay-TV service of choice for cost-conscious Nigerian households. While DStv dominates the premium end, GOtv has grown to over 3 million Nigerian subscribers by delivering most of the content Nigerians actually watch — Nollywood, Africa Magic channels, Trace Music, kids' content, and limited sports — at a fraction of DStv's price. With the 2026 price revision, here's the definitive guide to all GOtv packages.
Complete GOtv Package List — Nigeria May 2026
| Package | Price/Month | Channels | SuperSport | Key Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOtv Max | ₦7,200 | 75+ | Select + Blitz | Africa Magic × 4, Nickelodeon, CNN, Cartoon Network |
| GOtv Supa | ₦6,400 | 65+ | Blitz only | Africa Magic × 3, TLC, Nickelodeon |
| GOtv Jolli | ₦5,700 | 60+ | None | Africa Magic × 3, Afrobeats TV, Telemundo |
| GOtv Jinja | ₦4,200 | 45+ | None | Africa Magic Urban, NTA, Channels TV |
| GOtv Smallie | ₦2,900 | 35+ | None | Kids channels, local free-to-air |
| GOtv Lite | ₦2,000 | 25+ | None | Local free-to-air + limited entertainment |
Which GOtv Package Should You Choose?
- Nollywood & African drama fan: Jolli (₦5,700) — all Africa Magic channels without the extra cost
- Household with children: Max (₦7,200) — includes Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney Junior
- News + local content: Jinja (₦4,200) — CNN, BBC, Channels TV, NTA at an affordable price
- Sports fan on a budget: Max or Supa for CAF/AFCON; accept you won't get EPL without DStv
- Student or single professional: Lite (₦2,000) gives you free-to-air plus a few extras — surprisingly watchable
GOtv vs DStv: Is the Upgrade Worth the Extra Cost?
The price gap between GOtv Max (₦7,200) and DStv Compact (₦15,700) is ₦8,500/month — or ₦102,000/year. DStv Compact gives you additional international channels (CNN, more BBC, M-Net Movies), HD picture quality on most channels, and SuperSport 9–11 for limited football. Whether that gap is worth ₦102,000 annually depends entirely on how much you value international content and live sports. For households where the primary TV consumption is Nigerian drama, music, and news, GOtv Max is genuinely the smarter choice.
How to Get GOtv in Nigeria
- Step 1: Buy a GOtv decoder at any electronics retailer (Slot, Pointek, etc.) — costs ₦8,000–₦15,000
- Step 2: Self-install or hire a technician — installation is simpler than DStv (no large dish required)
- Step 3: Activate your decoder at gotvonline.com/activate or via the MyGOtv app
- Step 4: Subscribe to your chosen package via MyGOtv app, Quickteller, Paystack or USSD *288#
- Note: Unlike DStv, GOtv does not require a separate installation fee in most cases
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