04Hire in Nigeria

    Hire World-Class Talent in Nigeria Africa's largest economy. Your next growth engine.

    Nigeria is Africa's largest economy with 200M+ people and the continent's fastest-growing tech ecosystem. Access elite engineers, business professionals, and customer support specialists at competitive rates.

    Professional team in Nigeria

    200M+

    Population

    500+

    Placements in Nigeria

    7 Days

    Average Time to Shortlist

    Up to 70%

    Cost Savings

    5-10 business days onboarding promise · 100% compliance guarantee · no entity setup, ever

    02Quick reference

    Nigeria employment essentials

    Key employment regulations and compliance requirements you need to know.

    Currency

    Nigerian Naira (NGN)

    Languages

    English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo

    Time zone

    WAT (GMT+1)

    Working hours

    40 hours/week (8 hrs/day)

    Probation period

    3-6 months (typical)

    Notice period

    1-3 months depending on tenure

    Hiring timeline (EOR)

    5-10 business days

    03Compliance

    Compliance in Nigeria

    We handle all local compliance so you can focus on building your team.

    Nigerian Labour Act

    We ensure full compliance with the Labour Act (Cap L1, LFN 2004) covering employment terms, working conditions, termination procedures, and employee protections.

    Pension (PFA/PFC)

    Mandatory contributory pension scheme: 8% employee + 10% employer contribution to licensed PFAs under the Pension Reform Act 2014.

    Tax Compliance (PAYE)

    We handle Pay-As-You-Earn tax withholding across all Nigerian states, NHF contributions, and NSITF payments.

    Employee Compensation Act

    Full compliance with NSITF employee compensation scheme, providing coverage for workplace injuries and occupational diseases.

    Data Protection (NDPR/NDPA)

    Adherence to Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 for all employee data.

    Immigration & Work Permits

    We manage expatriate quota applications, Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC), and work permit processing.

    04Industries

    Top industries we serve

    Technology & Startups

    Software engineers, product managers, UX designers, DevOps, data scientists

    Fintech & Banking

    Backend engineers, compliance officers, risk analysts, payment specialists

    Telecommunications

    Network engineers, project managers, customer experience, sales

    Oil & Gas / Energy

    HSE officers, project engineers, operations managers, data analysts

    E-commerce & Logistics

    Supply chain, digital marketing, operations, customer support

    Healthcare

    Health informatics, telemedicine ops, clinical data, patient support

    05FAQ

    Hiring in Nigeria: questions

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    Get compliant, hire fast, and build your Nigeria team with confidence.

    • 100% compliant with Nigeria labor laws
    • 5-10 business days onboarding timeline
    • Dedicated local account manager
    • Full payroll, benefits & HR administration

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