Our Riders Earn Average of N100,000 Per Week — Chowdeck CEO, Femi Aluko

The Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian food delivery platform Chowdeck, Femi Aluko, has disclosed that the company’s riders earn an average of N100,000 per week.

Aluko made the disclosure during an interview while discussing the earning potential of riders working with the food delivery company.

According to him, the amount earned by individual riders depends largely on the number of deliveries completed and the distance covered.

He explained that riders are paid based on kilometres travelled, meaning those who complete more deliveries and cover greater distances have the opportunity to earn more.

Aluko said the best-performing riders make significantly more than the stated weekly average, describing the earning structure as largely dependent on the volume of deliveries handled.

The disclosure means that a rider earning the stated average could make about N400,000 in a month if the weekly income remains consistent.

Aluko confirmed the monthly calculation when it was raised during the interview, but noted that riders also incur expenses while working.

He specifically mentioned bicycle maintenance as one of the costs riders have to bear in the course of their work.

The CEO said the earning model allows riders to increase their income by taking on more deliveries and covering more kilometres.

The comments highlight the growing role of delivery services in providing income opportunities for young Nigerians, particularly as demand for food, groceries and other items delivered to customers continues to expand.

Chowdeck has grown rapidly since its launch in 2021, expanding its delivery operations across several Nigerian cities and building a large network of riders.

The company has previously said its riders earn well above Nigeria’s minimum wage, although actual earnings vary depending on delivery volumes and operating costs.

For riders, the reported weekly average also means that gross earnings should not necessarily be interpreted as take-home income, as expenses such as bicycle or motorcycle maintenance and other work-related costs can reduce the amount available to them.

Aluko’s latest disclosure nevertheless places delivery riding among the income-generating opportunities available through Nigeria’s expanding digital economy, with higher-performing riders potentially earning considerably more than the reported average.