Lawyer salary in Nigeria
Lawyer roles in Nigeria pay a median of ₦425,000 per month in take-home pay. The middle half earn between ₦225,000 and ₦650,000, while the wider range runs from ₦100,000 at the lower end to ₦925,000 at the top. Based on 187 NGN salaries reported between 2022 and 2026.
₦425k/ mo
MedianLow earners
Starts around ₦100k
Middle earners
₦225k – ₦650k
Top earners
Above ₦925k
Lawyer by level
Lawyer salaries
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| Role | Company | Location | Level | Total comp / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Lagos · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Financial Technology | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Investment / Asset Management | Nigeria · Hybrid | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Legal Officer | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · Hybrid | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Trainee Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Associate · Legal and Compliance | 🔒 Financial Technology | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Trainee Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Trainee Consultant | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Global Lead Legal | 🔒 Health Services | Nigeria · On-site | L5 — Lead / Staff | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Associate · GRC Analyst | 🔒 Accounting & Audit | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Policy Adviser | 🔒 Oil & Gas | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Remote | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦1,000,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Business Support Analyst | 🔒 Logistics / Mobility / Supply Chain | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦990,0002026net/mo |
| Head of Legal | 🔒 Insurance | Rivers · Hybrid | L6 — Head / Principal | ₦980,0002026net/mo |
| Legal Executive | 🔒 Information Technology (IT) | Nigeria · Hybrid | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦945,0002026net/mo |
| Legal Officer | 🔒 Energy & Power | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦922,0002026net/mo |
| Corporate Banking Lawyer | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦915,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦862,0002026net/mo |
| Corporate Banking Lawyer | 🔒 Banking | Lagos · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦850,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦847,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦820,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦800,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦800,0002026net/mo |
| Associate · Legal | 🔒 Investment / Asset Management | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦792,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦750,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦750,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦750,0002026net/mo |
| Trainee Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦750,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦745,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Lagos · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦740,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦740,0002026net/mo |
| Associate · Lawyer | 🔒 Financial Technology | Nigeria · Remote | L2 — Associate | ₦736,0542026net/mo |
| Legal Officer | 🔒 Real Estate / Property Management | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦730,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦722,0002026net/mo |
| Senior · Legal Officer | 🔒 Financial Technology | Nigeria · Hybrid | L4 — Senior | ₦700,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦700,0002026net/mo |
| Senior · Legal and Compliance Officer | 🔒 Food & Agriculture | Nigeria · Remote | L4 — Senior | ₦700,0002026net/mo |
| Associate · Legal | 🔒 Investment / Asset Management | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦700,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦697,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Legal Advisor | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦695,0002026net/mo |
| Regional Legal Officer | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦682,0002026net/mo |
| Intermediate Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦650,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦650,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦650,0002026net/mo |
| Assistant Manager | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦636,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Investment / Asset Management | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦627,0002026net/mo |