ubiqueCountries / Middle East & Africa / Nigeria
Hire in Nigeria
Employ in Nigeria without opening an entity
Partner Currency: NGN · Onboarding in 10 business days
Ubique employs through a vetted local partner in Nigeria. Timelines are slightly longer than in countries we run ourselves, and we tell you that upfront.
Middle East & Africa · Nigeria
Employer costapprox. 12 to 14%
Onboarding10 business days
Probation3 to 6 months
Public holidays11
Key facts from Ubique Atlas
What you need to know before you hire
Average employer costapprox. 12 to 14%
Onboarding time10 business days
Probation period3 to 6 months
Notice period1 week to 1 month by tenure
Annual leave6 days minimum, 20 customary
Public holidays11 days
Mandatory benefits
Pension 10%, NHF, NSITF, health insurance under NHIA
Employment law summary
How employment works in Nigeria
The Labour Act covers mainly manual and clerical workers; professional staff rely on contract terms. Pension contributions are mandatory above 15 employees. Ubique serves Nigeria through a partner.
Summaries are kept current by Ubique's local legal team and partners. They are general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed September 2026.
What Ubique does for you in Nigeria
- Drafts a locally compliant employment contract in the local language and English
- Registers the employee with tax and social security authorities
- Runs monthly payroll in NGN, with payslips and year-end filings
- Administers mandatory benefits and offers optional local plans
- Handles leave, expenses, amendments and compliant terminations
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