Updated July 21st 2026
Nigeria - Employer of Record (EOR)
Learn what you need to expand your business and hire compliantly in Nigeria while simplifying HR processes with Justworks EOR.
Quick Facts on Hiring in Nigeria
Everything you need to know about hiring in Nigeria at a glance.
Population
Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Currency
Abuja
Capital city
Languages
GDP
Public Holidays
Grow Your Team in Nigeria with Justworks EOR
Hire top talent in Nigeria without opening a local entity or navigating employment regulations alone. Justworks EOR supports compliance, payroll, and benefits, so you can scale faster and focus on what matters.
With Justworks, you can:
Pay your team in Naira compliantly
Offer benefits that align with local labor standards
Stay compliant with Nigeria’s Labor Act and Employment Compensation Act
Get support from onboarding through offboarding
Here’s What You Should Know Before Hiring in Nigeria
Compensation & Benefits
In Nigeria, employers are required to provide access to benefits such as annual leave, sick leave, and statutory contributions to the national pension system. Nigerian labor law also specifies that employees be paid promptly and benefits be accrued per labor contracts.
Hiring in Nigeria with an EOR
Ready to start hiring talent in Nigeria with Justworks? Here’s how the process looks:
You’ve found the perfect new hire in Nigeria
Partner with Justworks EOR to bring them on
Start the onboarding process for employees, including enrollment in local benefits and pension contributions
Manage ongoing tasks such as payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and other HR operations specific to Nigeria
Hiring in Nigeria might seem overwhelming, but Justworks is here to offer tailored support to make it simple.
Insights Into the Nigerian Hiring Market
Ready to Hire Confidently in Nigeria?
Justworks helps you compliantly hire, pay, and support employees in Nigeria without the need for a local entity.
