If you run a business in Nigeria, you already know how important it is for customers to receive their products in good time and in the right conditions. Therefore, choosing a delivery company that suits your business and its demands is just as important.
This straight-to-the-point article is meant to help you choose the best companies based on your business type.
Before we delve into that, you can check out 7 important things to consider when choosing a logistics partner.
Let’s get into it.
1. GIG Logistics (GIGL)
GIG Logistics is one of the most well-known courier companies in Nigeria. They offer fast, affordable, and personalised domestic delivery services across Nigeria, with over 150 experience centres ensuring nationwide coverage. You can ship through their GIGGo app or walk into any of their experience centres, whichever works for you.
What makes GIG stand out is its GoFaster service. It covers major cities including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Benin, Ilorin, Ibadan, Uyo, Calabar, Owerri, Enugu, Kaduna, Yola, Sokoto, and Jos, with delivery in 24 to 48 hours. For a Nigerian courier to offer that kind of speed across that many cities is genuinely impressive.
They also go beyond Nigeria. Their last-mile delivery service covers over 18 states and extends to the UK, USA, Canada, and Ghana.
On the cost side, domestic deliveries typically range from ₦3,000 to ₦15,000 depending on weight, distance, and service type. They are not the cheapest option, but the consistency of their network makes up for it. Some users have reported additional charges like packaging and handling fees that were not immediately obvious upfront, so always confirm the full cost before you commit.
They support cash on delivery and real-time tracking, and have a dedicated e-commerce offering with API integration for businesses shipping at volume.
Best for: Nationwide and International shipping.
2. DHL Express
If you have a customer abroad, in the UK, US, Canada, Europe, anywhere, DHL is almost always the safest bet for getting it there on time and with full accountability. They provide international express shipments to over 220 countries.
DHL Express has consistently received positive reviews for quick deliveries, reliable customer support, and overall professionalism. Their tracking system is one of the best in the business.
For SMEs thinking about exporting, DHL has supported Nigerian exporters since 1979 and has deep experience with international shipping intricacies, including customs procedures and documentation. That experience matters when your package gets held at customs, and you need someone who knows how to move it.
The honest downside is cost. DHL is a premium service, and it is priced that way. While many customers praise the reliability, the most common complaint is that the pricing can be expensive. For domestic deliveries within Nigeria, there are cheaper options that do the job just as well.
Best for: Businesses that ship internationally.
With Stores, you can create an online shop and manage your logistics from one place. Get your shop today.
3. Parcelflow
Parcelflow operates as a logistics management platform rather than a traditional courier company. They work through a network of courier partners, which means you get access to multiple delivery options through one system rather than managing several courier relationships yourself.
This is particularly useful if you are a business owner or an e-commerce merchant shipping through multiple channels. The value is in the convenience of having one dashboard to manage what might otherwise require three or four different courier accounts.
Best for: E-commerce merchants and logistics operators who want to manage multiple courier options from one place rather than juggling several different courier accounts.
4. Topship
Topship Africa is a delivery company that provides customers with the option of sending and receiving items to or from any location in the world. This makes it one of the best options for business owners who want to import items from locations like China, UK, USA and Turkey, and deliver products outside Nigeria.
Topship also offers local and interstate delivery within Nigeria, as well as same-day delivery to cities like Lagos, Ibadan, and Abuja.
With Topship, you can track your shipments in real-time, with notifications sent from the delivery company to your email inbox and your phone. This makes it easier for you to be able to communicate delivery delays with your customers effectively, however, it is not suitable for high-value items.
Best for: Vendors that need flexible pricing
Stores helps you create an online shop and manage your logistics from one place, get your shop today.
5. Zee Express
Zee Express Procurement and Logistics is a courier and logistics service company for small and large-scale businesses. They have branches in Abuja and Portharcourt, while their headquarters is in Lagos. They handle both same-day city deliveries and nationwide shipping, with international options available.
They are useful for sellers who want a smaller courier experience compared to the scale of GIG or DHL. Smaller couriers often give you more direct access to their team when something goes wrong.
Best for: Vendors looking for a local courier option for both city and nationwide deliveries who want a more personal service relationship.
6. Squareship
Square helps you ship your packages to over 200 countries, this is for vendors looking to ship internationally from Lagos at affordable prices. They offer transparent pricing, real-time tracking from a user-friendly dashboard.
Best for: International shipments from Lagos to different countries.
Which One Should You Use?
It depends on what your business actually needs. Here is a simple way to think about it:
If you ship nationwide and want the most reliable coverage across all 36 states, start with GIG Logistics.
If you ship internationally and need a courier that handles customs and documentation, DHL and Squareship delivers on that.
However, if you want all these managed in one place for you so you don’t have to go through the stress of picking a courier yourself, Stores has got you covered. Just create an online shop, and let Stores manage the logistics for you.
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