Chowdeck CEO Femi Aluko reveals that food delivery riders earn an average of 100,000 Naira weekly across major Nigerian cities.
A major Nigerian food delivery platform called Chowdeck has revealed that young people who ride motorcycles to deliver food to customers earn an average of 100,000 Naira every single week.
The chief executive officer of the company, Femi Aluko, disclosed these eye opening figures during a public discussion on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
The announcement sparked widespread conversation among job seekers, university graduates, and city workers across the country, showing how technology apps are changing how everyday people earn money to feed their families.
The earning figures apply to delivery riders working across major Nigerian cities like Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, and Port Harcourt, where thousands of residents order warm meals every day using mobile phone applications.
Rather than working for a fixed monthly salary in a traditional office, these delivery workers operate as independent bike riders, picking up orders from local restaurants and carrying them straight to homes and office buildings.
Riders who work long hours during peak lunch and dinner periods can earn up to four hundred thousand Naira every month before taking out daily work expenses.
The main reason why these riders can take home such significant weekly payouts is that their income is directly tied to the number of completed trips and the total travel distance of each food delivery.
In an economy where many university graduates struggle to find steady jobs or earn low monthly salaries, app based delivery platforms provide quick daily income for young people who own or rent a motorcycle.
The CEO explained that hard working riders who stay active on the roads throughout the week can make more money than many traditional office workers, turning food delivery into a serious income route.
However, real-life reports from actual riders show that earning 100,000 Naira in seven days requires heavy physical effort and smart financial management.
Riders must pay for their own petrol, bike servicing, phone data, and daily road levies collected by local transport unions out of their total earnings.
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Despite these daily expenses, many young riders say the gig helps them remain independent, pay house rent, and support their extended family members without waiting for scarce office jobs.
Sharing the details behind rider earnings on the food platform, Chowdeck Chief Executive Officer Femi Aluko stated, “Riders on our platform earn an average of N100,000 per week, with our highest performing riders earning significantly more based on their dedication and the volume of deliveries they complete.”
Highlighting how active work keeps riders energized while earning an income, the company head added, “Our riders earn an average of N100,000 per week while staying fit. Our drivers could earn more than doctors.”
Confirming the high demand for food delivery across major cities, local business analysts noted that “the growth of food delivery applications in Nigeria is creating crucial earning opportunities for thousands of youth, proving that technology platforms can offer viable alternatives to traditional wage employment.”
This income update highlights a massive shift in how young Africans earn a living through smartphone technology and logistics platforms.
As food delivery apps continue expanding across more neighborhood markets, everyday motorcycle riders are proving that honest work on two wheels can bring steady money, financial independence, and a better future.
