How much does a Security Engineer earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for Security Engineer in Nigeria ranges from NGN 123,678 to NGN 250,000 NGN per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 94 job listings

Salary Guide

Security Engineer Salary in Nigeria

Based on 94 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₦123,678 - ₦250,000

Median salary

₦123,678 - ₦250,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦38K

25th percentile₦47K

Median₦124K

75th percentile₦250K

90th percentile₦288K

50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦250,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦123,678

Top cities

Lagos33 job openings

Top companies hiring

MTN Nigeria2

Gramian Consulting Group1

IJAN AFRICA1

MTN1

MTN Group1

Odixcity Consulting1

Proforce Intelligence Systems1

Trends Ventures1

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Security Engineer

94 job openings

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The average salary for a Security Engineer in Nigeria is NGN 123,678 - NGN 250,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 186,839 per year, based on 94 active job listings.

The cities with the most Security Engineer job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Lagos State, Abuja, Kafanchan, Ikoyi. Lagos leads with 33 job openings.

Leading employers for Security Engineer roles in Nigeria include MTN Nigeria, Gramian Consulting Group, IJAN AFRICA, MTN, MTN Group.

Explore 94 Security Engineer job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.