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Short, practical reads on salaries, hiring and careers in Nigeria, written by our consultants.
Featured · Salary guide 2026
Gross monthly salary bands for 40 roles across finance, technology, sales, HR and customer service, based on 420 offers we negotiated this year. Read the summary on our candidates page, or ask for the full guide.
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Salary guides · 6 min read
Backend engineers with four years' experience now command ₦900k to ₦1.5m a month in Lagos, up about 18.
Backend engineers with four years' experience now command ₦900k to ₦1.5m a month in Lagos, up about 18 percent. Remote roles for overseas companies are pulling the top of the market up. Employers who cannot match on cash are winning on hybrid working, learning budgets and HMO cover for families.
Hiring · 4 min read
The most common reason is time. Candidates with good profiles usually have two or three processes running. Every week.
The most common reason is time. Candidates with good profiles usually have two or three processes running. Every week between interviews raises the chance they accept elsewhere. Keep processes to three stages and two weeks, and give feedback within 48 hours.
Careers · 3 min read
Give a range, not a number, and base it on the market, not your current pay. Mention the whole package you expect. If.
Give a range, not a number, and base it on the market, not your current pay. Mention the whole package you expect. If you are working with a consultant, let them handle the detail.
Hiring · 5 min read
Lead with what the person will do and achieve, then the salary band, then requirements. Cut the list of must haves to.
Lead with what the person will do and achieve, then the salary band, then requirements. Cut the list of must haves to five. Adverts with salary bands get up to twice as many relevant applicants.
Careers · 4 min read
Tell your manager first, in person, then put it in writing. Work your full notice properly and offer a handover.
Tell your manager first, in person, then put it in writing. Work your full notice properly and offer a handover document. Nigerian professional circles are small, and your reference will follow you.
Salary guides · 3 min read
A 13th month adds about 8 percent to annual salary cost. Many employers in Lagos now include it as standard in finance.
A 13th month adds about 8 percent to annual salary cost. Many employers in Lagos now include it as standard in finance and banking offers. Candidates comparing offers should check whether it is guaranteed or tied to performance.
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