How much does a Security Engineer earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for Security Engineer in Nigeria ranges from NGN 123,017 to NGN 249,009 NGN per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 104 job listings

Salary Guide

Security Engineer Salary in Nigeria

Based on 104 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₦123,017 - ₦249,009

Median salary

₦123,017 - ₦249,009

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦38K

25th percentile₦47K

Median₦123K

75th percentile₦249K

90th percentile₦286K

50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦249,009 NGN

The median salary is ₦123,017

Top cities

Lagos34 job openings

Top companies hiring

Renmoney2

Gramian Consulting Group1

IJAN AFRICA1

J3 Foods and Store International1

MTN1

MTN Group1

MTN Nigeria1

Proforce Intelligence Systems1

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Security Engineer

104 job openings

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The average salary for a Security Engineer in Nigeria is NGN 123,017 - NGN 249,009 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 186,013 per year, based on 104 active job listings.

The cities with the most Security Engineer job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Lagos State, Abuja, Holma, Kafanchan. Lagos leads with 34 job openings.

Leading employers for Security Engineer roles in Nigeria include Renmoney, Gramian Consulting Group, IJAN AFRICA, J3 Foods and Store International, MTN.

Explore 104 Security Engineer job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.