Cybersecurity salary leaderboard
Highest-paying cybersecurity jobs in Nigeria
The top-earning security roles in Nigeria, ranked by pay (USD and local currency). Benchmark ranges, refreshed quarterly.
| # | Role | Typical pay (USD) | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CISO | $35k - $70k | ₦53M–₦105M |
| 2 | Senior Security Engineer | $20k - $38k | ₦30M–₦57M |
| 3 | Cloud Security Engineer | $15k - $30k | ₦23M–₦45M |
| 4 | Security Engineer | $12k - $28k | ₦18M–₦42M |
| 5 | AppSec Engineer | $14k - $26k | ₦21M–₦39M |
| 6 | Penetration Tester | $11k - $22k | ₦17M–₦33M |
| 7 | GRC Analyst | $10k - $20k | ₦15M–₦30M |
| 8 | SOC Analyst | $7k - $15k | ₦11M–₦23M |
USD converted at conservative FX midpoints. Curated benchmarks from regional market salary guides; your mileage varies by employer, sector, and clearance.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the highest-paying cybersecurity job in Nigeria?
- CISO tops our Nigeria benchmark at up to $70k (₦53M–₦105M).
- Are cybersecurity salaries in Nigeria tax-free?
- Nigeria taxes personal income, so compare take-home pay - not gross - against tax-free markets like the UAE or Saudi Arabia.
- How accurate are these Nigeria cybersecurity salary figures?
- They are curated benchmark ranges from regional market salary guides, refreshed quarterly, shown in USD and local currency. Add your own number to our anonymous salary survey to sharpen them.
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