How to send a letter to Nigeria

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Nigeria

Sending post to Nigeria
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time8-20 business days typical.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Postcode6-digit postcodes; place after locality (e.g., 100001).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
House + Street
LOCALITY NNNNNN
NIGERIA
Example
Chinedu Okafor
12 Adeola Odeku St
VICTORIA ISLAND 101241
NIGERIA
More examples
P.O. Box:
Mary Musa
P.O. Box 1234
LAGOS 100001
NIGERIA
Full name
Required
Full name required.
Postcode
6-digit postcodes; place after locality (e.g., 100001).
Language
English; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered, EMS.
Delivery times
8-20 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Hazardous materials restricted.

💡 Tips

Include correct 6-digit postcode; add phone for courier.
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