Civil Engineer salary in Nigeria

Based on 88 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₦262,500 - ₦387,500

Median salary

₦275,000 - ₦400,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦150K

25th percentile₦200K

Median₦275K

75th percentile₦325K

90th percentile₦350K

50% of professionals earn between ₦200,000 - ₦325,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦275,000

Top cities

Lagos33 job openings

Port Harcourt5 job openings

Lekki4 job openings

Delta3 job openings

Lagos State3 job openings

Abuja3 job openings

Kano2 job openings

Victoria Island2 job openings

Asaba2 job openings

Bonny1 job openings

Epe1 job openings

Ibadan1 job openings

Ikeja1 job openings

Ikoyi1 job openings

Orumba North1 job openings

Owerri1 job openings

Project1 job openings

Rivers1 job openings

Top companies hiring

EKO MAINTENANCE LIMITED1

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Civil Engineer

88 job openings

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The average salary for a Civil Engineer in Nigeria is NGN 262,500 - NGN 387,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 337,500 per year, based on 88 active job listings.

The cities with the most Civil Engineer job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Port Harcourt, Lekki, Delta, Lagos State. Lagos leads with 33 job openings.

Leading employers for Civil Engineer roles in Nigeria include EKO MAINTENANCE LIMITED.

Explore 88 Civil Engineer job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.