50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦137,500 NGN
The median salary is ₦47,356
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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Nigeria is NGN 47,356 - NGN 137,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 92,428 per year, based on 906 active job listings.
The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Lagos State, Kafanchan, Ikeja. Lagos leads with 300 job openings.
Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in Nigeria include Odixcity Consulting, Turing, Chowdeck, Start Up Africa, AB InBev.
Explore 906 Software Engineer job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.