Country guide · Nigeria
Hiring fractional executives in Nigeria
Retainers, tax and compliance for engaging fractional executives in Lagos and Abuja.
Local rules that apply in Nigeria
- Currency: NGN
- Data protection: Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 and NDPR
- Payroll: PAYE, pension and NHF are withheld centrally; retainers are invoiced in NGN or USD.
Lagos and Abuja are the deepest fractional talent pools in West Africa. Most engagements are hybrid — 2 days a week on-site plus remote.
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