Chowdeck riders earn average of N100,000 weekly, says CEO Femi Aluko

Chowdeck CEO Femi Aluko stated that delivery riders on the platform earn an average of N100,000 weekly, depending on distance and volume. He noted that while earnings are competitive, riders are responsible for their own vehicle maintenance costs.
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This provides insight into the gig economy in Nigeria, highlighting both the earning potential and the operational costs faced by independent delivery workers.
The Chief Executive Officer of Chowdeck, Femi Aluko, has disclosed that riders on the food delivery platform earn an average of N100,000 per week, with top performers earning significantly higher. Aluko made this known during an interview with Channels Television, where he explained that riders’ earnings depend on the number of deliveries completed and the distance covered, as they are also paid per kilometre. “Chowdeck riders earn an average of N100,000 per week while staying fit. The best ones make much higher than that. It’s a game of numbers, the more delivery you do, the more you’re able to earn and cover distance and kilometres because they’re also paid by kilometres,” he said.
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