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🇳🇬 Updated April 17, 2026

Architect in Nigeria

Detailed salary information for Architect positions in Nigeria, including pay in NGN and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)
4,981,700 NGN
Salary in USD / year
$3,815.06
National Percentile
Top 26%

About This Role

Sustainable Design Specialists incorporate eco-friendly practices into architectural designs, promoting energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–12 years
Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Contract
30%
Intern
22%
Temporary
22%
Full-Time
16%
Part-Time
11%

Common Qualifications

MCA
20%
MBA
16%
BBA
14%
B.Com
11%
M.Tech
9%
BA
9%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Architect title in Nigeria often specialize in these roles:

Sustainable Design SpecialistArchitectural DesignerProject Architect

Common Benefits

Employee Referral Programs
Financial Counseling
Health and Wellness Facilities
Casual Dress Code
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Legal Assistance
Bonuses and Incentive Programs
Wellness Programs
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plans

Job Details

Job TitleArchitect
CategoryArchitecture
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
CurrencyNGN
Annual Salary (per year)4,981,700 NGN
Annual Salary in USD (per year)$3,815.06
Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary
4,981,700
Bottom 50% Avg
360,702
Middle 40% Avg
2,319,421
Top 10% Avg
9,467,613
Top 1% Avg
27,456,095

Salary Insight

2.2x
compared to national average

A Architect in Nigeria earns 2.2x the national average income of 2,233,428 NGN.

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Facilities and Project Manager
6,335,800 NGN

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