Bolt Nigeria’s top 50 drivers averaged ₦9,662,105 over the first half of 2025, translating to roughly ₦1,610,351 per month, outpacing inDrive’s ₦1.2 million average during the same period.
This figure underscores Bolt’s ability to deliver superior income potential in Nigeria’s competitive ride-hailing landscape.
These earnings include gross trip income plus bonuses and incentives, rewarding drivers who maintain high ratings, respond quickly to ride requests, and complete numerous trips.
Bolt’s initiatives, ranging from fuel support and enhanced safety features to flexible work hours and reward schemes, demonstrate a holistic approach to driver welfare and retention.
Osi Oguah, Bolt Nigeria’s General Manager, affirmed the company’s economic mission: “At Bolt, we are committed to creating economic opportunities for our driver partners.
This report demonstrates that consistent engagement on the platform can yield substantial financial rewards.” His words reflect Bolt’s dual focus on sustaining driver earnings and improving gig-economy resilience.
By elevating driver earnings and experience, Bolt Nigeria is reinforcing its role as a mobility leader and driver-empowerment engine.
As urban demand and consumer trust grow, Bolt’s affordable, safe, and accessible services benefit both riders and drivers across Nigeria’s transport ecosystem.
Operating in more than 50 countries and 600 cities, Bolt serves over 200 million lifetime customers and supports more than 4.5 million drivers globally.
From ride-hailing to scooters, e-bikes, rentals, delivery, and corporate mobility, Bolt’s expansive service suite fuels scalable earning pathways for drivers and broad transport access for users.