QA jobs in Nigeria
Nigeria has 4 open QA roles across 1 of our 11 listed cities, and 1 are remote. A mid-level QA Automation Engineer earns a median of ₦19M gross a year. Manual QA Tester is the most common opening.
A large, young market with QA roles in fintech and telecom, mostly in Lagos.
Middle East & Africa · schematic, dot size follows open roles
Live QA roles in Nigeria
4 roles from our listings, newest first. Pay is shown upfront. Mix: permanent 4.
Software Tester
Unit Head, Quality Assurance & Analytics, E-Business Operations
Manager - Quality Assurance
Analyst, Quality Assurance.
Role mix in Nigeria
- Manual QA Tester3 75%
- QA Automation Engineer1 25%
What employers here hire for
Tools named most often: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress.
Browse all 15 QA roles or jump to QA Automation Engineer, SDET and Manual QA Tester.
QA pay in Nigeria
Gross annual pay in NGN, mid-level. Median is the modelled middle of the market. P10 to P90 is the usual spread: median x 0.82 to x 1.22.
| Role | P10 | Median | P90 | Senior median | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual QA Tester | ₦10M | ₦13M | ₦16M | ₦16M | Guide |
| QA Automation Engineer | ₦15M | ₦19M | ₦23M | ₦24M | Guide |
| SDET | ₦17M | ₦20M | ₦25M | ₦26M | Guide |
| Mobile QA Engineer | ₦14M | ₦17M | ₦20M | ₦22M | Guide |
| Performance Test Engineer | ₦19M | ₦23M | ₦28M | ₦30M | Guide |
| QA Lead / Manager | ₦14M | ₦17M | ₦21M | ₦22M | Guide |
Modelled from posted pay ranges and the national pay index (0.10 of the US level). Salary methodology and all countries.
Hiring QA in Nigeria
Typical terms for a mid-level QA hire. They are ranges for orientation. Collective agreements and individual contracts change them.
Contract types
Notice period
Statutory notice is from one day to one month depending on length of service.
Paid leave
Statutory minimum is six working days after a year, and many employers give more.
Working week
40 hours is typical.
Probation
Three to six months is typical.
Employer on-costs
Employer pension contribution is at least 10% of monthly pay, plus smaller levies.
Employer of record
An employer of record can hire here without a local entity, usually for a monthly fee on top of salary and on-costs. Check provider coverage.
Contractors
Contractors handle their own tax. Foreign-currency payout rules matter, so confirm the route first.
Working language
English.
Typical values and ranges for orientation only. Not legal or tax advice. Confirm with local counsel or an employer of record before you hire. PassRidge does not provide legal advice.
Overlap with US and European teams
Nigeria is on UTC+1 (WAT). The strip shows a 09:00-17:00 day on Nigeria's main clock against the same hours at four client hubs. Green is shared time.
Europe moves its clocks on 25 Oct 2026 and the US on 1 Nov 2026. For that week US East and London overlap 4 h on a 09:00-17:00 day, against 3 h today. Nigeria keeps its clock all year. With one flexible hour each side the overlap with US East is 5 h and with London 10 h.
Flex work in Nigeria: limited
Flex tasks are available in Nigeria for a smaller set of task types. Payout routes are checked case by case. Tasks run 3-4 hours a day. Rates start at $15/hour and are shown before you apply.
11 cities in Nigeria
Tier A cities are established QA hubs. Tier B are growing. Tier C are emerging. Each page has local pay, jobs and time-zone overlap.
Nearby countries
QA jobs in Nigeria: FAQ
How much does a QA engineer earn in Nigeria?
A mid-level QA Automation Engineer in Nigeria has a median gross salary of ₦19M a year, with a p10 to p90 band of ₦15M to ₦23M. A mid-level Manual QA Tester earns ₦13M. Senior automation engineers reach ₦24M.
How many QA jobs are open in Nigeria?
PassRidge lists 4 open QA roles in Nigeria today, 1 of them remote. Lagos leads with 3 listings. The most common role is Manual QA Tester.
What are the typical contract terms in Nigeria?
Common arrangements are: Employment contract; Fixed-term contract; Contractor. Notice: Statutory notice is from one day to one month depending on length of service. Paid leave: Statutory minimum is six working days after a year, and many employers give more. Typical on-costs: Employer pension contribution is at least 10% of monthly pay, plus smaller levies. This is general information, not legal advice.
What time-zone overlap does Nigeria have with US and European clients?
On a 09:00-17:00 day, Nigeria (UTC+1 (WAT)) overlaps 3 h with US East, 0 h with US West, 8 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe. Overlap shifts by up to an hour when clocks change.
Can I do PassRidge Flex work from Nigeria?
Flex tasks are available in Nigeria for a smaller set of task types. Payout routes are checked case by case. Flex tasks run 3-4 hours a day and rates are shown before you accept. Check your main employer's contract for side-work rules first.
Which cities in Nigeria hire the most QA testers?
By open roles: Lagos (3). We cover 11 cities: Lagos, Abuja, Benin City, Ibadan, Ilorin, Jos.