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Salary Guide

Backend Developer Salary in Nigeria

Based on 68 job listings - 2026

Average salary
₦910,000 - ₦1,365,000
Median salary
₦1,007,500 - ₦1,235,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦700K
25th percentile₦910K
Median₦1M
75th percentile₦1M
90th percentile₦2M

50% of professionals earn between ₦910,000 - ₦1,365,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦1,105,000

Top cities

Lagos30 job openings

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NGN 16,472,000 - 29,628,000+1926%
NGN 16,472,000 - 29,628,000+1926%
NGN 16,472,000 - 29,628,000+1926%
NGN 16,472,000 - 29,628,000+1926%
NGN 16,472,000 - 29,628,000+1926%
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Backend Developer

68 job openings

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The average salary for a Backend Developer in Nigeria is NGN 910,000 - NGN 1,365,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 1,121,250 per year, based on 68 active job listings.

The cities with the most Backend Developer job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Lekki. Lagos leads with 30 job openings.

Explore 68 Backend Developer job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.