Skip the Cotonou run no more border smuggle wahala
Every Lagos boy with sense knows: when you want a new iPhone or US sneakers, the options used to be (1) wait for cousin coming from Atlanta, (2) order through someone with a Yankee address, or (3) the Cotonou route — paying a fixer to bring it through Benin's border. None of these are nice. Selectido is the legit version — proper NCS clearance via DHL or FedEx, on-camera shopping, no border drama.
- Pay agent fixer cash
- 2–4 weeks unknown wait
- Phone unbranded / "naked"
- No warranty receipt
- Confiscation risk
- Pay USD via Stripe — naira card
- 5–7 days door-to-door
- Boxed iPhone, full warranty
- Apple US receipt
- NCS-cleared by DHL broker
Selectido turns the family-and-cousin shuffle into an on-demand service. Live video with a US specialist walking Costco, Apple Store, Whole Foods, Sephora, Trader Joe's while you direct. We ship to Lagos (mainland and island), Abuja (FCT), Port Harcourt, Kano, Ibadan, Benin City, Enugu, Kaduna, Calabar, Owerri, and beyond — anywhere DHL, FedEx, or UPS delivers in Nigeria. Naija no dey carry last.
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Selectido shows side-by-side quotes in your Orders tab before you authorize the international leg. Pick the carrier wey match your urgency and your budget no go cry.
Personal Use Imports — Duty Reality Check
Nigeria has no de minimis — every package over a nominal threshold is assessed. Duty rates are among the highest globally: up to ~70% on luxury categories (electronics, alcohol, watches) plus 7.5% VAT. For many personal-use categories (clothes, beauty, kids' items) the effective rate lands closer to 20–35% total with VAT.
Selectido marks customs accurately — we never under-declare value. DHL and FedEx brokers calculate the duty and bill it on delivery; you'll know the figure before the courier hands over the box. We'll also tell you honestly when the duty math doesn't make sense for an item.
Smart strategy: high-value lightweight items (iPhones, MacBooks, prestige beauty, supplements) usually still win after duty. Bulky low-value items (everyday clothes, household basics) rarely do. Ask the specialist on the call.
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English + Naija pidgin we sabi the language
The video call is English. The chat is whatever.
English is the official language of Nigeria, so the video call runs in English with no translation needed. The in-call chat panel also accepts Naija pidgin — go ahead and type "oga, abeg find am" or "how much e go cost?" and the shopper will understand. Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo also translate in the chat panel if you prefer your native tongue.
App, billing, and support are in English. Pay in USD via Stripe with Naira card (GTBank, Access, Zenith, Wema) — international transaction allowance applies. Watch your bank's FX rate; it's been moving.
One session, free shipping for the month
Book any $75+ live shopping session in a calendar month and the $14.99 forwarding fee is waived for that month — pay only the actual carrier rate. No wahala, sharp sharp.
Frequently asked questions questions wey people dey ask
For some categories (luxury goods, certain electronics, alcohol) duties stack to 60–70%. For many personal-use categories (clothes, beauty, kids' items) the effective rate is closer to 20–35% with VAT. DHL/FedEx will quote the duty at delivery so you know the number before signing.
Yes — one of our most-requested categories for Nigeria. Similac, Enfamil, Kirkland Signature in bulk are routinely shipped. See our full guide.
Many Nigerian customers use international Naira cards (Visa/Mastercard from GTBank, Access, Zenith, Wema) on the international transaction allowance. Some prefer to use a US bank card if they have one through a relative or US-based business.
Yes — at booking, set the shipping address to your recipient's address and provide their phone number for DHL/FedEx delivery contact. The relative does not need a Selectido account. Useful for sending kid's birthday gifts to family, or restocking lola on Costco supplements.