Average salary
₦120,000 - ₦180,000
Median salary
₦120,000 - ₦180,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile₦56K
25th percentile₦70K
Median₦120K
75th percentile₦180K
90th percentile₦207K
50% of professionals earn between ₦70,000 - ₦180,000 NGN
The median salary is ₦120,000
Top cities
Lagos128 job openings
Abuja58 job openings
Port Harcourt35 job openings
Ikeja28 job openings
Benin City25 job openings
Lekki22 job openings
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The average salary for a Chef in Nigeria is NGN 120,000 - NGN 180,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 150,000 per year, based on 518 active job listings.
The cities with the most Chef job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ikeja, Benin City. Lagos leads with 128 job openings.
Explore 518 Chef job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.