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Compare DHL courier services for parcel delivery to Nigeria

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Send a Parcel To Nigeria Fast - DHL Courier Delivery

  • Send a parcel to Nigeria from £41.95 in 2 working days
     
  • Send letters, documents & parcels up to 25kg when dropping off, and up to 100kg when booking a courier collection
     
  • Real-time tracked & door-to-door delivery
     
  • Book a courier collection online or by calling DHL Customer Service. You’ll need to print parcel labels and Customs documents, weigh and measure your own packaging
     
  • Free boxes & envelopes when dropping off your parcel at over 1,400 locations across the UK
     
  • Pre 09:00, pre 12:00, and insurance services are available when booking a collection online or by phone 
     
  • No need to weigh, measure or print when dropping off your parcel and prices are determined by the size of the free box or envelope you choose and the zone that you’re sending it to
     

Known as the “Giant of Africa”, Nigeria is the continent’s most populous nation and largest economy. Its strength lies in sectors like oil and gas, telecoms and agriculture. Culturally, Nigeria is home to over 350 ethnic groups and the creative energy of Nollywood, Afrobeats, and celebrated writers. From the towering presence of Zuma Rock to the sacred traditions of Osun-Osogbo, its heritage is as rich as it is diverse. DHL Express has proudly served Nigeria since 1978, delivering quickly and reliably to destinations nationwide.

DHL Express has proudly served Nigeria since 1978, delivering quickly and reliably nationwide to cities like Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, and Kano. As a global leader in international logistics, we provide a fast and reliable parcel delivery service supported by our extensive network spanning over 220 countries and territories.

You can send a parcel to Nigeria in as little as 2 working days using our express delivery service. We offer door-to-door shipping, and parcels are signed for on delivery where available. You can track your parcel’s journey online or through WhatsApp (calls are not supported), and you don’t need a DHL Express account to get started. It’s quick and easy.


How do I send a parcel to Nigeria?

DHL offers 3 convenient ways to send a parcel to Nigeria. You can book a collection online using DHLitNow, arrange it by phone with our DHL Customer Service team, or drop your parcel off at a DHL Service Point. If dropping your parcel off works better for you, make sure to complete your parcel details online beforehand to save time in store. You can then pack your items using the free packaging provided in store, pay, and send the parcel. 

Be sure to check what you can and can’t send, even when sending gifts, to avoid Customs delays

National Holidays 2025*
  • 1 January, Wednesday - New Year's Day  
  • 30 March, Sunday - Id el Fitri  
  • 31 March, Monday - Id el Fitri Holiday  
  • 18 April, Friday - Good Friday  
  • 21 April, Monday - Easter Monday  
  • 1 May, Thursday - Labour Day  
  • 6 June, Friday - Id el Kabir  
  • 7 June, Saturday - Id el Kabir Holiday  
  • 12 June, Thursday - Democracy Day  
  • 4 September, Thursday - Id el Maulud  
  • 1 October, Wednesday - National Day  
  • 25 December, Thursday - Christmas Day  
  • 26 December, Friday - Boxing Day

* Public holidays in Nigeria may affect our estimated transit times.
Flag of Nigeria: three vertical stripes of green, white, and green.
Nigeria country facts
  • Nigeria is the largest oil and gas producer in Africa and holds the continent’s biggest natural gas reserves. Oil plays a major role in the country’s economy.
  • The country is home to over 220 million people and is Africa’s most populous nation. It’s also one of the world’s most linguistically diverse countries, with over 500 languages spoken across more than 350 ethnic groups.
  • The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is the second largest film producer globally, just behind India’s Bollywood. It produces thousands of films each year and significantly contributes to the country’s economy.
  • Nigeria has one of the highest rates of twin births globally, particularly among the Yoruba people in the southwest.
  • Nigeria has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Sukur Cultural Landscape in Adamawa and the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove in Osun. These sites reflect the country’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage.
  • Football is a national passion in Nigeria, with the country winning Olympic gold in 1996 and holding the record for most African Women’s Cup of Nations titles.
Flag of Nigeria: three vertical stripes of green, white, and green.
Flag of Nigeria: three vertical stripes of green, white, and green.

Parcel delivery to Nigeria with DHL

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