Software Engineer Salary in Nigeria
Software Engineer Salary in Lagos
Based on 294 job listings - Lagos, Nigeria 2026
Average salary
₦255,632 - ₦536,149
Median salary
₦47,356 - ₦338,260
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile₦47K
25th percentile₦47K
Median₦47K
75th percentile₦550K
90th percentile₦600K
50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦550,000 NGN
The median salary is ₦47,356
Compare with national average
Lagos
Average salary
255,632 - 536,149
Median salary
47,356 - 338,260
294 job openings
Nigeria
Average salary
148,678 - 325,000
Median salary
148,678 - 325,000
790 job openings
Other cities
Lagos State71 job openings
Abuja61 job openings
Lekki33 job openings
Ikeja22 job openings
Ibadan21 job openings
The average salary for a Software Engineer in Lagos, Nigeria is NGN 255,632 - NGN 536,149 per year in 2026, based on 294 job listings.
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