| Document and Entity Information | May 03, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 03, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | EIGER BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36183 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 33-0971591 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Entity Address Address Line 2 | 2155 Park Blvd. |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Palo Alto |
| Entity Address State Or Province | CA |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 94306 |
| City Area Code | 650 |
| Local Phone Number | 272-6138 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.001 |
| Trading Symbol | EIGRQ |
| Security Exchange Name | NONE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001305253 |
