Nigeria’s food delivery market has consolidated quickly. Some big names have exited, homegrown apps have scaled, and hyperlocal players now lead in specific cities. Here’s a clear, up-to-date look at the best food delivery apps in Nigeria in 2026 — and which to use depending on your city.
The Nigerian food delivery market in 2026
Two important shifts shape the market: Jumia Food closed its Nigerian operations in December 2023, and Bolt Food exited Nigeria around the same period. In their place, Chowdeck (a Nigerian startup) scaled rapidly across major cities, Glovo continues in the largest metros, and city-focused apps like Peekup in Enugu lead their local markets.
Top food delivery apps in Nigeria
Chowdeck
A Nigerian startup with wide coverage across major cities. A strong general-purpose food delivery app.
Glovo
International app focused on Nigeria’s largest cities like Lagos and Abuja for food and errands.
Peekup (Enugu)
The Enugu-first app for food, groceries, pharmacy and more — built specifically for Enugu.
Local & vendor apps
Individual restaurants and city-specific platforms fill gaps in smaller markets.
Which app should you use, by city?
| City | Best options in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Enugu | Peekup (hyperlocal, food + groceries + pharmacy), Chowdeck |
| Lagos | Chowdeck, Glovo |
| Abuja | Chowdeck, Glovo |
| Port Harcourt | Chowdeck |
| Other cities | Chowdeck where available, plus local vendor apps |
For Enugu: Peekup is the local leader — it’s built only for Enugu and lets you order far more than restaurant food, including groceries, pharmacy items, water, electronics and fashion, all with live rider tracking.
What makes a great food delivery app in Nigeria?
- Real local coverage — enough vendors in your actual city and neighbourhood
- Speed and reliability — fast, trackable delivery with responsive support
- Transparent pricing — clear item, delivery and service fees before you pay
- Flexible payment — cards, transfers, USSD and wallets
- More than food — the best apps also handle groceries and pharmacy runs
In Enugu? Get the app built for your city.