The former Blue Bulls coach only took over at Welford Road in June but has been unable to see out his three-year deal because of family matters.
The 41-year-old returned to his native South Africa in December on compassionate grounds after both of his in-laws were taken seriously ill.
Forwards coach Richard Cockerill has taken the caretaker role in Meyer's absence, with support from Matt O'Connor and Paul Burke.
The news comes as a real setback for the club, though, having seen former Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda come and go in just eight months after replacing double winner Pat Howard at the helm.
"This has been a very difficult decision for me to make, in difficult circumstances, but I hope everyone can understand my reasons," he said.
"Leicester Tigers is a very special rugby club and I accepted the job there because I felt it was equipped to go on to greater success.
"I enjoyed my time living and working in England. The board, the staff, (captain) Martin Corry and the players, and the supporters have been fantastic towards me and my family during my time at Leicester and also during the time I have spent back in South Africa.
"I would like to thank them all for their support and wish everyone at Welford Road all the very best. I am sure the club will enjoy great success in the future."
The 41-year-old returned to his native South Africa in December on compassionate grounds after both of his in-laws were taken seriously ill.
Forwards coach Richard Cockerill has taken the caretaker role in Meyer's absence, with support from Matt O'Connor and Paul Burke.
The news comes as a real setback for the club, though, having seen former Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda come and go in just eight months after replacing double winner Pat Howard at the helm.
"This has been a very difficult decision for me to make, in difficult circumstances, but I hope everyone can understand my reasons," he said.
"Leicester Tigers is a very special rugby club and I accepted the job there because I felt it was equipped to go on to greater success.
"I enjoyed my time living and working in England. The board, the staff, (captain) Martin Corry and the players, and the supporters have been fantastic towards me and my family during my time at Leicester and also during the time I have spent back in South Africa.
"I would like to thank them all for their support and wish everyone at Welford Road all the very best. I am sure the club will enjoy great success in the future."
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