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Cybersecurity analyst salary in Nigeria in 2026

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Cybersecurity analyst salary in Nigeria in 2026

A senior Cybersecurity analyst in Nigeria earns a median of 2,050,000 NGN gross monthly, around 1,192 €. Total employer cost is roughly 1,335 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Nigeria

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior307,000 NGN178 €205,000 NGN461,000 NGN
Mid-level768,000 NGN447 €512,000 NGN1,130,000 NGN
Senior2,050,000 NGN1,192 €1,330,000 NGN3,580,000 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 Cybersecurity analyst 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 307,000 NGN at junior level to 2,050,000 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 Cybersecurity analyst in Nigeria earns on average a median monthly gross salary of 2,050,000 NGN, equivalent to about 1,192 € for a senior profile. Salary varies significantly by seniority level, from junior to senior.

For the employer, total loaded cost including employer contributions averages 1,335 € 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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