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    Hire 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.

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    AT A GLANCE

    Hiring in Nigeria, in six answers.

    Who is this for?
    Companies hiring people in Nigeria, with or without a local entity.
    What problem are you solving?
    Finding strong talent in Nigeria and employing them under local law, payroll and tax takes time and local knowledge.
    What does CareerBuddy activate?
    Talent search to find your hires in Nigeria, and employer of record (EOR) to employ them compliantly.
    What outcome can you expect?
    A vetted shortlist in 4 days, and hires on payroll without setting up an entity.
    Why CareerBuddy?
    CareerBuddy employs people in 50+ countries through its own registered entities.
    What should you do next?
    Tell us the role and salary for Nigeria.Get a quote →
    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

    Our services in Nigeria

    Full-spectrum HR and talent solutions, fully compliant with Nigeria labor laws.

    01
    Recruitment in Nigeria
    Access CareerBuddy's vetted Nigerian talent network — Lagos concentrates 100K+ professional software engineers plus deep product, growth, finance and support pools. Four-business-day shortlists and a 90-day replacement guarantee. Retention numbers travel with the site's canonical fact sheet at /about/company-facts.
    Recruitment in Nigeria in Nigeria
    02
    Employer of Record (EOR)
    Hire employees in Nigeria without setting up a local entity. We handle employment contracts, payroll in NGN, pension (NSITF), taxes, and full compliance with Nigerian labor law.
    Employer of Record (EOR) in Nigeria
    03
    Outsourcing & BPO
    Build dedicated teams in Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt. Customer support, engineering squads, sales development, and back-office operations at scale.
    Outsourcing & BPO in Nigeria
    04
    Training & Development
    Upskill your Nigerian workforce with tech skills, leadership development, sales training, and compliance programs tailored to the local market.
    Training & Development in Nigeria
    05
    HR Management & Payroll
    Full HR administration: payroll in Naira, statutory deductions (PAYE, pension, NHF, NSITF), leave management, and performance tracking.
    HR Management & Payroll in Nigeria
    06
    Employer Branding
    Build your employer brand in Nigeria's competitive tech market through our media network reaching 300K+ Nigerian professionals.
    Employer Branding in Nigeria
    Nigeria by service
    RecruitmentRecruitment in NigeriaFull-cycle recruitment in Nigeria. CareerBuddy sources, vets and shortlists three Nigeria-based candidates in four business days, at a flat fee payable only when you hire.Employer of RecordEmployer of Record in NigeriaCompliant employment for one or many Nigeria team members without opening a local entity. CareerBuddy becomes the legal employer, running payroll, benefits, statutory contributions and offboarding under Nigeria labour law.OutsourcingOutsourcing in NigeriaFully managed Nigeria teams — engineering, customer support, finance ops and back-office — on CareerBuddy's payroll, on your roadmap. Recruit, onboard, manage compliance and rotate coverage as one line item.BPOBPO in NigeriaNigeria-based BPO for high-volume operations: customer support, content moderation, data annotation, KYC and back-office. Delivered from CareerBuddy-managed sites with on-site supervision and QA.
    Detailed guidesRecruitment in Nigeria →Employer of Record in Nigeria →Outsourcing in Nigeria →
    Quick reference

    Nigeria employment essentials

    Key employment regulations and compliance requirements you need to know.

    ItemNigeria
    CurrencyNigerian Naira (NGN)
    LanguagesEnglish (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo
    Time zoneWAT (GMT+1)
    Working hours40 hours/week (8 hrs/day)
    Probation period3-6 months (typical)
    Notice period1-3 months depending on tenure
    Hiring timeline (EOR)5-10 business days

    Compliance in Nigeria

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

    01
    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.
    02
    Pension (PFA/PFC)
    Mandatory contributory pension scheme: 8% employee + 10% employer contribution to licensed PFAs under the Pension Reform Act 2014.
    03
    Tax Compliance (PAYE)
    We handle Pay-As-You-Earn tax withholding across all Nigerian states, NHF contributions, and NSITF payments.
    04
    Employee Compensation Act
    Full compliance with NSITF employee compensation scheme, providing coverage for workplace injuries and occupational diseases.
    05
    Data Protection (NDPR/NDPA)
    Adherence to Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 for all employee data.
    06
    Immigration & Work Permits
    We manage expatriate quota applications, Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC), and work permit processing.

    Top industries we serve

    1. 01Technology & Startups
      Software engineers, product managers, UX designers, DevOps, data scientists
    2. 02Fintech & Banking
      Backend engineers, compliance officers, risk analysts, payment specialists
    3. 03Telecommunications
      Network engineers, project managers, customer experience, sales
    4. 04Oil & Gas / Energy
      HSE officers, project engineers, operations managers, data analysts
    5. 05E-commerce & Logistics
      Supply chain, digital marketing, operations, customer support
    6. 06Healthcare
      Health informatics, telemedicine ops, clinical data, patient support
    Local suppliers

    Find B2B companies in Nigeria

    Browse verified agencies, consultancies and service providers in Nigeria through the Africa B2B Directory.

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    Hiring in Nigeria: questions

    No. With our EOR service, we become the legal employer on your behalf. You maintain full operational control while we handle contracts, payroll, tax, and compliance. This eliminates the need (and cost) of setting up a Nigerian subsidiary.

    Senior software engineers in Nigeria typically earn $24,000-$60,000/year, mid-level $12,000-$30,000, and juniors $6,000-$15,000. Product managers range from $18,000-$50,000. These represent significant savings vs US/EU rates while accessing world-class talent.

    Payroll is processed monthly in Nigerian Naira (NGN). We handle PAYE tax withholding across all states, pension contributions (10% employer + 8% employee to PFAs), NHF (2.5%), NSITF (1% employer), and ITF (1% employer for 5+ employees). Net salary is paid directly to employees.

    Mandatory benefits include: pension contributions, NSITF (employee compensation), NHF (National Housing Fund), 6 days minimum annual leave, 12 weeks maternity leave, and 10 public holidays. Many employers also provide HMO health insurance, 13th month salary, and transport/housing allowances.

    Termination requires adequate notice (typically 1-3 months depending on contract terms and tenure). Severance pay is not mandated by law but is common practice. Termination for cause requires documented evidence. We handle all termination processes to ensure compliance.

    Yes. Nigeria has a thriving remote work culture, especially in tech. Our EOR service provides the legal framework for international companies to engage Nigerian remote workers with full compliance, including contracts, payroll, and benefits administration.

    Start hiring in Nigeria

    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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