How much does a CEO earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for CEO in Nigeria ranges from NGN 47,356 to NGN 120,000 NGN per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 115 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Nigeria

Based on 115 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₦47,356 - ₦120,000

Median salary

₦47,356 - ₦120,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦38K

25th percentile₦47K

Median₦47K

75th percentile₦120K

90th percentile₦138K

50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦120,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦47,356

Top cities

Lagos41 job openings

Top companies hiring

Infytel Communications1

Mirrors Beauty1

Moto Business Service Nigeria1

Rentachef NG1

Sankore Investments1

Start Up Africa1

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NGN 29,544,000 - 52,514,000+48932%

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NGN 29,446,000 - 55,672,000+50760%

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NGN 21,156,000 - 38,638,000+35629%

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NGN 73,678 - 86,839-4%

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NGN 19,930,000 - 37,255,000+34070%

Financial Controller

NGN 19,930,000 - 37,255,000+34070%

CFO

NGN 19,930,000 - 37,255,000+34070%

CEO

115 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in Nigeria is NGN 47,356 - NGN 120,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 83,678 per year, based on 115 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Lekki, Lagos State, Ikoyi. Lagos leads with 41 job openings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in Nigeria include Infytel Communications, Mirrors Beauty, Moto Business Service Nigeria, Rentachef NG, Sankore Investments.

Explore 115 CEO job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.