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Accountant salary in Nigeria in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

Accountant salary in Nigeria in 2026

A senior Accountant in Nigeria earns a median of 900,000 NGN gross monthly, around 523 €. Total employer cost is roughly 586 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Nigeria

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior180,000 NGN105 €120,000 NGN280,000 NGN
Mid-level400,000 NGN233 €280,000 NGN600,000 NGN
Senior900,000 NGN523 €600,000 NGN1,400,000 NGN

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Accountant salaries in Nigeria

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 180,000 NGN at junior level to 900,000 NGN at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in Nigeria

A Accountant in Nigeria earns on average a median monthly gross salary of 900,000 NGN, equivalent to about 523 € for a senior profile. Salary varies significantly by seniority level, from junior to senior.

For the employer, total loaded cost including employer contributions averages 586 € per month. Applicable taxation consists of progressive brackets, and the local reference currency is the Nigerian Naira.

Data below comes from Kernel's CV and offers database (n/a aggregated observations), supplemented by public sources for taxation and contributions. Values are indicative and reflect observed medians.

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