How much does a CEO earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for CEO in Nigeria ranges from NGN 135,000 to NGN 187,500 NGN per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 80 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Nigeria

Based on 80 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₦135,000 - ₦187,500

Median salary

₦135,000 - ₦187,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦52K

25th percentile₦66K

Median₦135K

75th percentile₦188K

90th percentile₦216K

50% of professionals earn between ₦65,517 - ₦187,500 NGN

The median salary is ₦135,000

Top cities

Lagos29 job openings

Top companies hiring

Sigma Consulting Group1

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CEO

80 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in Nigeria is NGN 135,000 - NGN 187,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 161,250 per year, based on 80 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Lekki, Lagos State. Lagos leads with 29 job openings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in Nigeria include AfricaWork, ApexTalents., Duob Recruitment, Robitdigitals, Sigma Consulting Group.

Explore 80 CEO job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.