Accounting salary in Nigeria
Accounting roles in Nigeria pay a median of ₦350,000 per month in take-home pay. The middle half earn between ₦175,000 and ₦550,000, while the wider range runs from ₦100,000 at the lower end to ₦750,000 at the top. Based on 277 NGN salaries reported between 2021 and 2026.
₦350k/ mo
MedianLow earners
Starts around ₦100k
Middle earners
₦175k – ₦550k
Top earners
Above ₦750k
Accounting by level
Accounting salaries
Showing 51–100 of 277
| Role | Company | Location | Level | Total comp / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account Supervisor | 🔒 FMCG (Consumer Goods) | Nigeria · On-site | L4 — Senior | ₦621,0002026net/mo |
| Senior · Accountant | 🔒 Construction & Engineering | Nigeria · On-site | L4 — Senior | ₦604,0002026net/mo |
| Financial Advisory | 🔒 Accounting & Audit | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦602,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Accountant | 🔒 Consulting | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦600,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Analyst | 🔒 Consulting | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦600,0002026net/mo |
| Reconciliation Officer | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦600,0002026net/mo |
| Accountant | 🔒 Banking | Lagos · Hybrid | L4 — Senior | ₦600,0002026net/mo |
| Accountant | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · Remote | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦600,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Accountant | 🔒 Manufacturing | Nigeria · Remote | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦600,0002026net/mo |
| Senior · Accountant | 🔒 Information Technology (IT) | Nigeria · Hybrid | L4 — Senior | ₦593,0002026net/mo |
| Head of Account and Finance | 🔒 Non-Profit / NGO | Nigeria · On-site | L6 — Head / Principal | ₦592,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Tax Auditor | 🔒 Government | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦590,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Audit Analyst | 🔒 Consulting | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦586,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Inventory and Cost Analyst | 🔒 FMCG (Consumer Goods) | Nigeria · Hybrid | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦570,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Analyst | 🔒 Consulting | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦570,0002026net/mo |
| Associate · 1 | 🔒 Accounting & Audit | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦570,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · IT Risk | 🔒 Consulting | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦560,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Tax Auditor | 🔒 Government | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦560,0002026net/mo |
| Tax Analyst/Accountant | 🔒 Accounting & Audit | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦560,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Tax Auditor | 🔒 Government | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦560,0002026net/mo |
| Head · Accounting Management | 🔒 Logistics / Mobility / Supply Chain | Nigeria · On-site | L6 — Head / Principal | ₦552,8002026net/mo |
| Senior · Accountant | 🔒 Construction & Engineering | Nigeria · Hybrid | L4 — Senior | ₦550,0002026net/mo |
| Financial Accounts Officer | 🔒 Oil & Gas | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦550,0002026net/mo |
| Head · Finance Management | 🔒 Non-Profit / NGO | Nigeria · Hybrid | L6 — Head / Principal | ₦550,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Accountant | 🔒 Consulting | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦545,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Accountant | 🔒 Food & Agriculture | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦527,7942026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Accountant | 🔒 Oil & Gas | Nigeria · Hybrid | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦520,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Salaries and Bulk Payments Specialist | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦510,0002026net/mo |
| Accountant | 🔒 Investment / Asset Management | Nigeria · Hybrid | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦500,0002026net/mo |
| Accountant | 🔒 Accounting & Audit | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦500,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Analyst | 🔒 Accounting & Audit | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦500,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Finance Accountant | 🔒 Trade / Commerce / Retail | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦500,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Accountant | 🔒 Financial Technology | Nigeria · Remote | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦500,0002026net/mo |
| Senior · Accountant | 🔒 Oil & Gas | Nigeria · Remote | L4 — Senior | ₦500,0002026net/mo |
| Accountant | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · Remote | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦500,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Accountant | 🔒 Oil & Gas | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦500,0002026net/mo |
| NYSC · Accountant | 🔒 Education Services | Nigeria · Remote | NYSC | ₦500,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Accountant | 🔒 FMCG (Consumer Goods) | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦500,0002026net/mo |
| Director | 🔒 FMCG (Consumer Goods) | Nigeria · Hybrid | L7 — Director | ₦500,0002026net/mo |
| Accountant | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · Remote | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦500,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Accountant | 🔒 Health Services | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦494,0002026net/mo |
| Accounts Payable Manager | 🔒 FMCG (Consumer Goods) | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦492,0002026net/mo |
| Senior · Accountant | 🔒 FMCG (Consumer Goods) | Ekiti · On-site | L4 — Senior | ₦485,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Officer 2 | 🔒 Government | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦477,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Tax Auditor | 🔒 Government | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦475,0002026net/mo |
| Financial Reporting Analyst | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦473,0002026net/mo |
| Financial Reporting Officer | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦464,0002026net/mo |
| Reconciliation Officer | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦464,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Accountant | 🔒 Oil & Gas | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦463,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Finance Officer | 🔒 Real Estate / Property Management | Lagos · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦461,0002026net/mo |