How Long Does Delivery Take Within Nigeria | Local & Nationwide Shipping

How Long Does Local Delivery Take Within Nigeria?

Routely ensures that shipping within Nigeria is fast, reliable, and fully trackable — whether you’re sending a parcel across town or across states.

Delivery timelines depend on your chosen delivery mode and the distance between pickup and delivery locations.

1. Same-City Deliveries (Intra-City)

  • Delivery Timeframe: Same day or next working day

  • Available In: Lagos and select major Nigerian cities

  • Note: Cut-off times may apply for same-day pickups

2. State-to-State Deliveries (Inter-State)

  • Delivery Timeframe: 1 to 3 working days, depending on route, option selected and distance. 

  • Tracking: End-to-end tracking with SMS and email notifications

3. Rural or Extended Areas (remote locations)

  • Delivery Timeframe: 3 to 7 working days

  • Note: Slight delays may occur due to logistics network coverage in remote areas

Routely partners with trusted national delivery providers to ensure smooth, nationwide coverage across all 36 states and the FCT.

You can easily track your shipment through your Routely dashboard or our mobile app to see real-time updates on delivery progress.


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