Key facts at a glance
Currency
NGN
Employer cost
≈ 10–18%
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Probation
3–6 months (customary)
Notice period
1–4 weeks by tenure
Annual leave
6+ working days (statutory min.)
Working hours
40 hours / week
Capital
Abuja
What employers should know
- Pension contribution of 10% by employer
- NHF and NSITF contributions
- PAYE administered by state tax authorities
Contracts
Employment contracts in Nigeria should set out salary, hours (40 hours / week), probation (3–6 months (customary)) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.
Payroll & taxes
Payroll typically runs monthly in NGN. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 10–18% of gross salary.
Leave & benefits
Employees are entitled to 6+ working days (statutory min.) of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.
Termination
Notice is 1–4 weeks by tenure. Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.
Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.