The study investigated the effect of logistics management on the performance of manufacturing firms in Nigeria. These were with a view to providing information on the logistics management practices that enhance performance in the Nigerian Manufacturing Industry. Primary data were sourced for the study. The data were obtained through administration of a multi-stage to 210 respondents of selected firms in the Nigerian manufacturing sector. Multi-stage sampling technique was used for this study. Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting the Managing Directors and Heads of Accounts, Purchasing, Transport and Stores of the 42 firms; cluster was used in selecting the firms, and stratified and convenience sampling techniques were used for the overall respondents. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The results showed that logistics management in Nigeria were weak and weak logistics management practices were hindering firms in meeting their customers’ demand, and competing in the industry. The results further showed that logistics management constituted by inventory warehousing (𝑡 = 1.94; 𝑝 < 0.05), logistics outsourcing (𝑡 = 2.11; 𝑝 < 0.05), and transportation management (𝑡 = 2.03; 𝑝 < 0.05) had significant effect on performance of firms in the Nigerian manufacturing sector.