Find work in Nigeria
Federal Republic of Nigeria — 220 million people, Nigerian Naira (NGN), English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Abuja
Population
220 million
GDP / capita
$2,180
Currency
NGN
Nigerian Naira
Time zone
UTC+1 (WAT)
Working in Nigeria: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
48h max
40 hours (typical); Labour Act refers to normal working hours set by agreement
Annual leave
11 public holidays
6 working days after 12 months (Labour Act); 12+ days typical in practice
Maternity leave
12 weeks (6 before + 6 after), 50% of salary (Labour Act)
Paternity leave
No statutory provision; some companies offer 2-5 days
Notice period
1-3 months depending on contract and seniority. 1 week for contracts under 2 years, 1 month for 2-5 years, 3 months for 5+ years (Labour Act).
Severance
No statutory severance; contractual terms apply. Many collective agreements provide termination benefits.
Overtime rules
No statutory overtime premium. Overtime pay governed by contract or collective agreement.
Probation period
Typically 3-6 months (contractual, not statutory)
Tax landscape in Nigeria
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Calendar year (Jan-Dec).
- Income tax
- 7% to 24% (Personal Income Tax Act)
- Corporate tax
- 30% (companies with turnover above NGN 100M); lower rates for SMEs
- Social contributions
- Pension (Contributory Pension Scheme): 8% employer + 8% employee (minimum). NHF: 2.5% employee. ITF: 1% employer.
- VAT / GST
- 7.5% (VAT)
Treaty network
~15 tax treaties; limited but growing
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Nigeria
NIBSS (Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System) handles interbank transfers. Mobile money is growing rapidly. Wise supports NGN payouts. USD-denominated contracts are common in tech due to naira volatility.
Bank transfer (NIBSS)
Mobile money
Wise
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
NGN
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Nigeria
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Nigeria.
Worker classification
Labour Act distinguishes between employees and independent contractors based on control, tools, and integration. Enforcement is evolving but classification disputes are handled by the National Industrial Court.
Data protection
Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR, 2019), replaced by Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA, 2023). Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) enforces. Mandatory data protection impact assessments for processors.
Right to work
Expatriate quota approval (EQ) and Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Card (CERPAC) required for foreign workers.
Non-compete enforceability
Generally enforceable if reasonable. Nigerian courts apply English common law principles: restraint must be limited in time, geography, and scope.
Collective bargaining
Protected under the Trade Unions Act. Union density varies by sector; strong in oil and gas, banking, and public sector.
Working culture in Nigeria
Business culture
Energetic, entrepreneurial, and relationship-focused. Respect for elders and hierarchy. Lagos business culture is fast-paced and deal-oriented. Networking is essential.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Nigeria's tech ecosystem grew from a single innovation hub (CcHUB, founded 2010 in Yaba, Lagos) to Africa's largest startup ecosystem. The 'Yaba Valley' cluster attracted Andela, Flutterwave, and Paystack, the latter acquired by Stripe in 2020 for $200M, the largest startup acquisition in African history at the time.
At a glance
- Official name
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Languages
- English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo
- Time zones
- UTC+1 (WAT)
- Data region
- Middle East & Africa
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