Software Engineer Salary in Nigeria

Updated on Mar 28, 2025

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As of 2025, the average salary for Software Engineer in Nigeria starts from ₦1.2M per year and goes up to ₦24M per year.

0-3 years

₦1.2M-₦2.4M per annum

3-6 years

₦2.4M-₦6M per annum

6-10 years

₦6M-₦12M per annum

10+ years

₦12M-₦24M per annum

Software Engineer Salary Trend in Nigeria

Software Engineer Salaries in Other Locations

Comoros
$4k - $40k
Mauritania
MRU 50k - MRU 500k
Helsinki, Finland
€35k - €100k
Argentina
$80k - $500k
Vietnam
$10k - $200k
Turks and Caicos Islands
$27k - $200k
Namibia
N$180k - N$800k
Togo
XOF1.2M - XOF14.4M
The Bahamas
$30k - $200k
Ukraine
₴800 - ₴3.2k

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About Software Engineer

A software engineer is a person who applies principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers or anything containing software work. They can work in various industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, or entertainment. Software engineers are responsible for creating and maintaining the software that powers our modern world.

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About Nigeria

Nigeria is a country in West Africa, known for its diverse culture, vibrant cities, and natural landmarks such as Zuma Rock and Yankari National Park. It is the most populous country in Africa, with a rich history and a wide variety of ethnic groups and languages. The country's economy is one of the largest in Africa, largely driven by oil production.

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