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Salary Guide

Lawyer Salary in Nigeria

Based on 122 job listings - 2026

Average salary
₦148,678 - ₦275,000
Median salary
₦148,678 - ₦275,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦38K
25th percentile₦47K
Median₦149K
75th percentile₦275K
90th percentile₦316K

50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦275,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦148,678

Top cities

Lagos54 job openings

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Lawyer

122 job openings

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The average salary for a Lawyer in Nigeria is NGN 148,678 - NGN 275,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 211,839 per year, based on 122 active job listings.

The cities with the most Lawyer job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Lagos State, Ikeja, Kaduna. Lagos leads with 54 job openings.

Explore 122 Lawyer job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.