50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦148,678 NGN
The median salary is ₦47,356
The average salary for a Backend Developer in Nigeria is NGN 47,356 - NGN 148,678 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 98,017 per year, based on 118 active job listings.
The cities with the most Backend Developer job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Ikeja, Lagos State. Lagos leads with 57 job openings.
Leading employers for Backend Developer roles in Nigeria include Confidential, FarmSlate Technologies (Antler '25), Green Africa, Green Africa Airways Limited, Optisoft Technology Company Ltd.
Explore 118 Backend Developer job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.