Legal & Compliance salary in Nigeria
Legal & Compliance roles in Nigeria pay a median of ₦450,000 per month in take-home pay. The middle half earn between ₦250,000 and ₦675,000, while the wider range runs from ₦125,000 at the lower end to ₦900,000 at the top. Based on 378 NGN salaries reported between 2021 and 2026.
₦450k/ mo
MedianLow earners
Starts around ₦125k
Middle earners
₦250k – ₦675k
Top earners
Above ₦900k
Legal & Compliance by level
Legal & Compliance salaries
Showing 251–300 of 378
| Role | Company | Location | Level | Total comp / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Officer | 🔒 Government | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦289,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Lagos · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦288,8882026net/mo |
| Legal Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦283,0002026net/mo |
| Compliance Officer | 🔒 Banking | Lagos · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦270,0002026net/mo |
| Trainee Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦265,5002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Lagos · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Risk & Compliance | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Remote | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Legal Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Trainee Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Reconciliation Analyst | 🔒 Financial Technology | Nigeria · Hybrid | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Associate · Compliance Officer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Remote | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Legal Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Trainee Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Legal Officer | 🔒 FMCG (Consumer Goods) | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Trainee Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Associate · Compliance Officer | 🔒 Financial Technology | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦250,0002026net/mo |
| Principal · Regulatory Officer | 🔒 Government | Nigeria · On-site | L6 — Head / Principal | ₦241,9992026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦240,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Operational Risk Analyst | 🔒 Financial Technology | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦228,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦225,0002026net/mo |
| Junior Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Abuja · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦220,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦220,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Risk Officer | 🔒 Media & Content | Nigeria · Hybrid | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦210,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦200,0002026net/mo |
| NYSC | 🔒 Investment / Asset Management | Nigeria · On-site | NYSC | ₦200,0002026net/mo |
| Intern · Compliance Analyst | 🔒 Financial Technology | Nigeria · Hybrid | Internships | ₦200,0002026net/mo |
| Trainee Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦200,0002026net/mo |
| Mid-level · Technical Officer | 🔒 Energy & Power | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦200,0002026net/mo |
| Risk Analyst | 🔒 Banking | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦200,0002026net/mo |
| Entry-level · Legal Advisor | 🔒 Logistics / Mobility / Supply Chain | Lagos · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦197,3782026net/mo |
| Trainee Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Hybrid | L2 — Associate | ₦187,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦182,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦180,0002026net/mo |
| Legal Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦180,0002026net/mo |
| Legal Officer | 🔒 Government | Nigeria · On-site | L4 — Senior | ₦178,0002026net/mo |
| Legal Officer | 🔒 Education Services | Nigeria · On-site | L3 — Mid-Level / Intermediate | ₦152,0002026net/mo |
| Counsel | 🔒 Law Firm | Abuja · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦150,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦150,0002026net/mo |
| Trainee Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | NYSC | ₦150,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L2 — Associate | ₦150,0002026net/mo |
| Associate | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · Remote | L2 — Associate | ₦150,0002026net/mo |
| Intern · Compliance | 🔒 Financial Technology | Nigeria · Remote | Internships | ₦150,0002026net/mo |
| Lawyer | 🔒 Law Firm | Nigeria · On-site | L1 — Entry Level / Junior | ₦150,0002026net/mo |
| Intern · Compliance Officer | 🔒 Credit / Loan / BNPL | Nigeria · Hybrid | Internships | ₦150,0002026net/mo |