Software engineer pay in Nigeria (2026)

Chart showing salary ranges for software engineers in Nigeria across different roles. Local junior roles range from 0.15 to 0.5 million naira, while senior remote roles can reach up to 16 million naira monthly. Remote roles are paid in US dollars and converted at 1,600 naira per dollar.

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Remote roles are paid in USD ($2,500–$10,000), converted at ₦1,600/$. Figures are rounded to one decimal place. Based on interviews with engineers and recruiters; actual pay varies by role and company.

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