Involved in the biogenesis of the 60S ribosomal subunit. Ensures the docking of YALI0_B00990g/NOG1 to pre-60S particles. Activates and recruits ATPase AFG2 to cytoplasmic pre-60S ribosomal particles. Associated with nucleolar and cytoplasmic pre-60S particles. At the end of biogenesis it dissociates from cytoplasmic pre-60S particles and is likely to be exchanged for its ribosomal homolog, RPL24. Shuttles between the nucleus and the cytoplasm. Belongs to the eukaryotic ribosomal protein eL24 family.