Adoption of technology-powered, on-demand delivery service has been increasing in Nigeria, with local companies like Chowdeck and foreign companies like Glovo dominating the market. However, we're not here today to talk about the adoption; we're diving fully into the detailed guide about how to become a rider with Chowdeck logistics in Nigeria.
Chowdeck riders are independent delivery partners who use the Chowdeck app to pick up and deliver food, groceries, and medicine from vendors to customers across various Nigerian cities. They operate as on-demand couriers that focus on quick and reliable delivery to help restaurants reach more customers.
If you find happiness doing this kind of job, then you might want to consider joining Chowdeck riders and start your own hustling.
Becoming a Chowdeck rider comes with many benefits and privileges. Aside from the fact that the company pays well, riders also have flexible working hours, weekly pay based on distance covered, performance-based bonuses, and access to health insurance (HMO) and loans. The health insurance only works for riders' free treatment at Chowdeck's partner hospitals.
Chowdeck Rider registration and recruitment process
The Chowdeck recruitment process is a very easy thing to do. It's a registration you can complete on your phone in the comfort of your house. But before I dive fully into the registration process, let's talk about the requirements.
Requirements
Here's the list of criteria you must meet and the list of documents you must possess to become an eligible Chowdeck rider in Nigeria:
- You must be at least 18 years old to become eligible for a Chowdeck rider.
- You must have a means of transportation. A car, bicycle, or motorbike is acceptable.
- You must have a valid means of identification, such as a National Identification Number (NIN), International or ECOWAS Passport, or National Voter's Card.
- You must fill and submit the Rider Sign-up Form.
- And lastly, you must download the Chowdeck rider app on either the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, depending on your phone model.
Once you possess all these documents and meet the criteria, you can then proceed with registration. So, let's dive into that.
Chowdeck rider registration
Follow these steps to successfully complete your rider's registration on the Chowdeck recruitment portal:
- Go to the Chowdeck rider portal at "https://chowdeck.com/riders" and download the Chowdeck app by following the app store based on your phone model.
- You can also visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to download the Chowdeck rider app directly.
- Once the app is downloaded and installed on your smartphone, open it, and you'll see the registration form.
- Fill out the form by inputting your full name, phone number, email address, location (city of operation), type of vehicle (bike, bicycle, etc.), and a valid ID card.
- Next, you'll need to attend Rider orientation inside the app.
- The orientation will walk you through Chowdeck’s delivery process, rider policies and performance expectations, and how the platform's earnings, bonuses, and payouts work.
- Once you're done with the orientation, you'll be asked to upload your profile photo, vehicle information, and bank account.
- Next, you'll be redirected to a page where you can verify your NIN.
- Note, the information you submitted and uploaded must match the information on your NIN. Once your identity is confirmed, you'll then be able to set your availability to start receiving delivery requests.
How much does Chowdeck pay riders?
Chowdeck pays riders based on the delivery jobs they complete, and riders' earnings are influenced by many factors, including activities, bonuses, distance, demand, location, delivery fees, service fees, surge charges, and vendor commissions. In an interview, the company CEO and co-founder, Femi Aluko, said Chowdeck pays riders about the same amount it charges customers for deliveries.
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| Chowdeck Founder Femi Aluko |
But based on the information we got from some riders, ₦100,000 to ₦150,000 is earned per week. Meanwhile, they said these figures are also influenced by activities, bonuses, distance, demand, location, delivery fees, service fees, surge charges, and vendor commissions. Some riders in cities like Lagos reported earning up to ₦25,000 per day on average by completing multiple deliveries.
Chowdeck Rider Bonuses and Allowances:
- In addition to that, Chowdeck pays a ₦10,000 monthly food allowance for riders that complete 300-plus deliveries per month.
- The company also pays weekend bonuses for riders who work on special days like public holidays or Sundays.
- There is also housing support and career advancement opportunities for top-performing riders. Food allowances are not an exception for top performances.
In a nutshell, Chowdeck riders are paid per the number of delivery riders completed, per bonuses for hitting targets, and per working on specific days like Sundays. The app allows riders to withdraw earnings regularly, often daily or weekly, based on the platform’s payment schedule in operating cities. There are designated payment schedules in different cities. So, it's important to check your rider app for when your withdrawals are possible.
