Why Hire in Nigeria
Expanding to Nigeria
Nigeria is Africa's premier technology and fintech startup hub, home to a massive population of fluent English-speaking, youthful, and highly motivated software developers and digital specialists.
Our EOR in Nigeria eliminates local incorporation burdens and enables safe, legally sound hiring across the country without setting up a permanent entity.
Employment Laws
Employment Regulations in Nigeria
Standard working hours are typically 40 hours per week under the Labour Act. Probation periods are usually set between 3 to 6 months. Termination requires written notice or pay in lieu, with statutory minimum notice periods depending on length of employment.
Taxes & Benefits
Taxation and Employee Benefits
Employers must contribute at least 10% of total emoluments to PenCom (statutory pension), 1% to the Employee Compensation Scheme (NSITF), and Industrial Training Fund (ITF) contributions where applicable. Mandatory benefits include 6 paid working days of leave (typically 15-20 days by standard corporate market practice) and statutory public holiday entitlements.
Payroll & Tax Remittance
Nigerian Payroll Standards
Payroll is processed on a monthly schedule. Employers calculate and remit Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) income tax withholdings to State Boards of Internal Revenue (SBIR) alongside statutory pension deposits by monthly deadlines.
IP Assignment & NDPR Laws
Intellectual Property and Data Protection
Under the Nigerian Copyright Act, copyright in literary or artistic works created during employment belongs to the employer unless agreed otherwise in writing. Data privacy is strictly enforced under the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA).