Hire in Nigeria without a local entity.
Use CareerBuddy as your employer of record in Nigeria. We handle contracts, payroll, tax, pensions, benefits, and compliance — so you can hire in 10 days and save 40–70% on employment costs.
- 10-day onboarding
- 100% compliance
- 40–70% savings
- No local entity
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What we handle as your Nigerian EOR
We become the legal employer on paper. You keep day-to-day control and strategic direction. Our team handles everything administrative and compliance-related.
Nigeria EOR in 10 days
Our process is designed for speed and compliance. From signed agreement to first payroll, most clients are operational in Nigeria within 10 business days.
- Day 1: Scope roles, salaries, and start date
- Days 2–3: Draft compliant contracts and set up payroll
- Days 4–7: Onboard employee, benefits, and documentation
- Day 10: First payroll cycle begins — you receive one invoice
- Ongoing: Monthly payroll, compliance, and HR support
Why Nigeria?
Africa's largest tech hub, deep English fluency, strong timezone overlap with Europe, and a large population of experienced engineers, support professionals, and operators.
- 200M+
- Population
- UTC+1
- Timezone
- English
- Business language
- 40–70%
- Cost savings
Proof from teams employing in Nigeria without an entity
Compliance, payroll continuity, and long-run partnership — what EOR buyers weigh before they commit, pulled from our case studies.
Know your true cost of hiring in Africa
Calculate the total cost of hiring talent across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and Egypt. See real-time breakdowns of salary, benefits, taxes, and EOR fees.
Frequently asked questions
Hire in Nigeria this month
Tell us about the role. We will confirm local requirements, cost, and onboarding timeline — usually within 24 hours.