How much does a CEO earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for CEO in Nigeria ranges from NGN 98,678 to NGN 187,500 NGN per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 101 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Nigeria

Based on 101 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₦98,678 - ₦187,500

Median salary

₦98,678 - ₦187,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦38K

25th percentile₦47K

Median₦99K

75th percentile₦188K

90th percentile₦216K

50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦187,500 NGN

The median salary is ₦98,678

Top cities

Lagos34 job openings

Top companies hiring

Confidential2

Sigma Consulting Group2

ApexTalents.1

Ascentech Services Limited1

Confidential Employer1

Micdee Designs Limited1

SRS Collection1

Samoga Consult Ltd1

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Family Medicine Doctor

NGN 29,544,000 - 52,514,000+28574%

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NGN 29,446,000 - 55,672,000+29643%

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NGN 21,156,000 - 38,638,000+20794%

Physicist

NGN 20,838,000 - 33,199,000+18782%

Portfolio Manager

NGN 650,000 - 800,000+407%

Financial Controller

NGN 47,356 - 212,500-9%

CFO

NGN 19,930,000 - 37,255,000+19882%

CEO

101 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in Nigeria is NGN 98,678 - NGN 187,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 143,089 per year, based on 101 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Lekki, Ibadan. Lagos leads with 34 job openings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in Nigeria include Confidential, Sigma Consulting Group, ApexTalents., Ascentech Services Limited, Confidential Employer.

Explore 101 CEO job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.