Export Documentation & Shipping Agent

Handle export documentation — Form M, shipping bills, phytosanitary certificates, COO — for Nigerian exporters. A documentation agent earns ₦50k–₦200k per shipment managed for clients who hate bureaucracy.

Monthly Potential

₦5k–₦150k

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capital Needed

None

Income Period

Per Month

🧠 Skills You'll Need

Export Logistics B2B NCS NICIS2 Portal NEPC e-Exporter Portal Excel WhatsApp Google Drive

📍 Works Best In

Online Lagos Abuja

🚀 How to Get Started

1

Study NEPC, NCS (Nigeria Customs Service), NAFDAC, and SON export documentation requirements
2

Register as a customs agent with the Nigerian Customs Service — requires passing the customs agents exam
3

Partner with freight forwarders (DHL, Maersk, CMA-CGM) for preferred agent status
4

Charge: ₦50k–₦100k documentation fee + actual government charges passed through to client
5

Build a network: one agro-exporter doing 4 shipments/year = ₦200k–₦400k annually from one client