Hire in Nigeria
Mandatory Benefits
- ✓ Pension — 10% employer contribution (contributory pension scheme)
- ✓ NSITF (National Social Insurance Trust Fund) — 1% employer contribution
- ✓ ITF (Industrial Training Fund) — 1% employer contribution for companies with 5+ staff
- ✓ 6 days minimum annual leave (industrial workers); 12 days (others)
Hiring in Nigeria with Pynk
Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, with a young, ambitious, and rapidly growing technology workforce. Lagos has emerged as a leading African tech hub attracting global investment.
Why Companies Hire in Nigeria
- Africa’s largest talent pool, with over 200 million people
- Rapidly growing technology sector — Lagos is Africa’s leading startup hub
- Strong entrepreneurial culture with high ambition and adaptability
- Growing diaspora talent base looking to build careers domestically
Key Employment Considerations
Nigeria’s employment framework spans federal and state laws. The Contributory Pension Scheme requires proper registration and monthly contributions. Tax compliance under the Personal Income Tax Act requires PAYE registration in the state of employment.
Pynk’s Nigeria team manages FIRS and state revenue authority compliance, pension fund administrator (PFA) registration, and all statutory filings.
Hire in Nigeria in 48 hours
Pynk becomes the legal employer. You manage the work. We handle contracts, payroll, taxes, and benefits — all fully compliant.
View PricingPynk maintains owned legal entities in Nigeria. Our in-country legal team ensures every contract, filing, and payment meets local requirements.
Cost Estimator
How much does it cost to hire in Nigeria?
Enter an annual salary below to see a side-by-side comparison of the true employment cost in Nigeria versus a flat Pynk EOR fee — including employer taxes, mandatory benefits, and multi-employee savings.
Global Hiring Cost Calculator
3-way comparison: Pynk EOR · Own Entity · Own Entity + Transfer Pricing
Full-time employees · employer statutory costs apply · $499/mo Pynk fee
OECD range 7–12%
Immigration
Visa & Work Permit Guide
Work Visa Types
Subject to Government Approval (SGA)
Mandatory pre-approval from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for all foreign workers, obtained before the visa is granted.
Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC)
Biometric residence and work authorisation card issued after SGA approval. Valid for 1–2 years and renewable.
Pynk Advantage
Pynk Nigeria holds an approved expatriate quota with NIS, enabling faster SGA processing for eligible roles.
Quick Facts
- ✓ SGA pre-approval from the NIS
- ✓ Business registration and Tax ID of sponsoring employer
- ✓ Position must appear on approved expatriate quota
- ✓ Academic and professional certificates (notarised)
- ✓ Medical certificate and police clearance
Ready to hire your first employee in Nigeria?
Our Nigeria experts are ready to onboard your new hire within 48 hours of contract signing. Zero entity setup. Zero legal risk.