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Salary Guide

Accountant Salary in Nigeria

Based on 1,718 job listings - 2026

Average salary
₦120,000 - ₦200,000
Median salary
₦120,000 - ₦200,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦38K
25th percentile₦47K
Median₦120K
75th percentile₦200K
90th percentile₦230K

50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦200,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦120,000

Top cities

Lagos621 job openings
Abuja169 job openings
Lagos State85 job openings
Lekki59 job openings
Ikeja50 job openings
Port Harcourt48 job openings
Ibadan32 job openings
Benin City25 job openings

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Accountant

1,718 job openings

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The average salary for a Accountant in Nigeria is NGN 120,000 - NGN 200,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 160,000 per year, based on 1,718 active job listings.

The cities with the most Accountant job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Lagos State, Lekki, Ikeja. Lagos leads with 621 job openings.

Explore 1,718 Accountant job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.