Remote Software Engineer Salaries in Nigeria

How much do remote developers in Nigeria expect to make? $53,658 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Nigeria are around average for Africa.
Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$53,658USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$51,089USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Established Companies in Nigeria

Here are some notable companies with engineering hubs or engineering teams in this location.

Microsoft remote branch in Nigeria
MicrosoftSource
Lagos, Nigeria
Dell remote branch in Nigeria
Dell
Lagos, Nigeria
Huawei remote branch in Nigeria
Huawei
Lagos, Nigeria

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in Nigeria with another location.

Compare with:
South Africa
Front-end Developer
$50,582
$65,354
Back-end Developer
$54,975
$69,772
Data Scientist
$55,611
$69,999
App Developer
$51,778
$66,834
DevOps Engineer
$54,748
$74,395

English Proficiency in Nigeria

high
#29
Ranking out of 100 locations/regionsLearn more
Proficiency
very high
high
moderate
low
very low

About software engineer salary in Nigeria

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Nigeria are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Nigeria, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in Nigeria with Arc

Jimoh H. - developer in Nigeria
5+ years of experience using JavaScript frameworks/libraries/tools. I have Bsc. in Computer Science with strong background in programming, and considerable experience using cutting-edge software development tools.
5.00 / 5.0
AbujaNigeria

I'm a passionate and result-driven software engineer with over 7 years of hands-on experience using JavaScript and its related stacks: NodeJS, ReactJS, Angular 14+, NestJS, Typescript, jQuery, Babel, Webpack, etc. I have Bsc. in Computer Science with strong background in programming, and considerable experience using contemporary software development tools. I'm extremely skilful using Relational Databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL, and No SQL database like MongoDB. Occassionally, I also work with Laravel (PHP Framework). I'm productive in both team-based and self-managed projects, and passionate about working with state-of-the-art technologies. I like to get things done but only in the right way: taking into account the scalability, maintainability, performance, efficiency, effectiveness, robustness, security, and most importantly, the business needs and values of any platform/application I find myself working on.

Precious O. - developer in Nigeria
Senior Full-Stack Engineer with 8+ years of experience
5.00 / 5.0

A result-oriented developer and mentor with 8+ years of professional experience. Precious possesses excellent communication skills, is a joy to work with, and takes initiative where necessary. With every task, He prioritizes excellence, precision, and speed, with a proven track record.

Olaide A. - developer in Nigeria
Python/Django full-stack developer
4.96 / 5.0

I am an experienced full-stack developer specializing in Python/Django, JavaScript, and related libraries and tools creating SaaS, school management and learning, eCommerce, and inventory applications. I have also worked on portfolios, scripts, and many more. I have a passion for continuous learning, a drive to deliver tangible results, and a strong work ethic. I also take execution and problem-solving as paramount. I work with patience, a curious mind, a practical mindset, and a proven ability to work collaboratively toward goals. I am eager to leverage my expertise and contribute to the success of projects and people I work with.

Salary reports by technologies

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