Nigerian Freelance Rate Index

What freelancers actually charge in Nigeria, blended with 152 live prices on iSabi. Updated 5 Nov 2026.

Wondering how much to charge — or how much to budget to hire? These are typical project prices in naira. Pick your category, find the median, then package your work into Basic, Standard and Premium tiers.

Typical project rates (₦)

All categories152 live
₦2Min
₦15,000Median
₦69,730Average

Range up to ₦2,400,000

Graphic Design28 live
₦2,000Min
₦7,500Median
₦42,143Average

Range up to ₦200,000 · see full Graphic Design guide →
Logo & Brand Identity25 live
₦2,000Min
₦10,000Median
₦50,920Average

Range up to ₦290,000 · see full Logo & Brand Identity guide →
Web Development10 live
₦5,000Min
₦165,000Median
₦403,500Average

Range up to ₦2,400,000 · see full Web Development guide →
UI/UX Designtypical
₦60,000Min
₦170,000Median
₦210,000Average

Range up to ₦600,000 · see full UI/UX Design guide →
Content Writing28 live
₦2,000Min
₦15,000Median
₦29,250Average

Range up to ₦180,000 · see full Content Writing guide →
Social Media Mgmt18 live
₦10,000Min
₦62,500Median
₦90,556Average

Range up to ₦300,000 · see full Social Media Mgmt guide →
Video Editing9 live
₦6,000Min
₦20,000Median
₦56,333Average

Range up to ₦250,000 · see full Video Editing guide →
Photographytypical
₦30,000Min
₦80,000Median
₦110,000Average

Range up to ₦350,000 · see full Photography guide →
SEOtypical
₦50,000Min
₦120,000Median
₦150,000Average

Range up to ₦450,000 · see full SEO guide →
Virtual Assistant3 live
₦2,000Min
₦4,000Median
₦4,000Average

Range up to ₦6,000 · see full Virtual Assistant guide →

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Frequently asked

How much do freelancers charge in Nigeria?
It depends on the skill and scope. Small writing or graphic jobs can start around ₦10,000–₦40,000, while websites and brand projects run ₦150,000 and up. Use the category table above for current ranges.
How do I decide what to charge?
Work out your floor price (monthly costs ÷ the hours you can realistically bill), never go below it, then anchor to the median for your category and offer three tiers so clients can choose.
Where does this data come from?
Live categories blend real fixed-price services published on iSabi; others show typical market ranges. It updates as more talent list their services.