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Salary Guide

Data Engineer Salary in Nigeria

Based on 50 job listings - 2026

Average salary
₦945,000 - ₦1,420,000
Median salary
₦1,045,000 - ₦1,282,500
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦730K
25th percentile₦945K
Median₦1M
75th percentile₦1M
90th percentile₦2M

50% of professionals earn between ₦945,000 - ₦1,420,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦1,145,000

Top cities

Lagos26 job openings

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Data Engineer

50 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Engineer in Nigeria is NGN 945,000 - NGN 1,420,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 1,163,750 per year, based on 50 active job listings.

The cities with the most Data Engineer job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Lagos State, Project. Lagos leads with 26 job openings.

Explore 50 Data Engineer job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.