Payroll in Nigeria, Simplified in 3 Minutes.

In this quick breakdown, we unpack PAYE triggers (and the rate change coming January 2026), the employer and employee pension split, NSITF vs. NHF requirements, the two monthly deadlines teams miss, and the statutory covers regulators expect. Watch to stay compliant, credible, and audit-ready, whether you’re hiring your first employee or scaling nationwide.

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Workforce Africa helps organisations seeking talent and business opportunities in Africa to succeed. Leveraging ~20 years at the intersection of HR and business, we truly understand the challenges organisations face while scaling across Africa — and the opportunities that arise when done successfully. ​ ​

From hiring to onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, offshoring and more — our solutions bring your talent initiatives to life – onsite, remote or distributed — so you can confidently build and support your team across Africa’s largest markets.​​