50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦150,000 NGN
The median salary is ₦70,000
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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Nigeria is NGN 70,000 - NGN 150,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 110,000 per year, based on 1,509 active job listings.
The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Kafanchan, Abuja, Lagos State, Lekki. Lagos leads with 422 job openings.
Leading employers for Software Engineer roles in Nigeria include Hire Feed, Turing, Jobberman, Odixcity Consulting, Creative Mansion.
Explore 1,509 Software Engineer job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.