How much does a Security Engineer earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for Security Engineer in Nigeria ranges from NGN 945,000 to NGN 1,420,000 NGN per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 164 job listings

How much does a Security Engineer earn in Nigeria?

The average salary for a Security Engineer in Nigeria is NGN 1,045,000 - NGN 1,282,500 per year.

Salary Guide

Security Engineer Salary in Nigeria

Based on 164 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

Lagos77 job openings

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Security Engineer

164 job openings

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The average salary for a Security 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 164 active job listings.

The cities with the most Security Engineer job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Lagos State, Abuja, Lekki, Ikeja. Lagos leads with 77 job openings.

Explore 164 Security Engineer job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.