Outsourced Payroll Services in Nigeria

Streamline Your Payroll Operations in Nigeria with Full Legal Compliance

Nigeria's tax regulations and social insurance laws can be difficult to navigate—especially for foreign companies. Aniday's outsourced payroll services in Nigeria ensure you remain compliant with Nigeria's Labor Code and tax regulations, while freeing your team from administrative burdens.

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Nigeria's Employment Snapshot

Timezone
Payroll Cycle
Monthly
Currency
Currency
NGN
Holidays
Public Holidays
≈11-13
Population
Population
~230 M
GDP
GDP per Capita
$840
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UTC+1
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What Is Payroll Outsourcing in Nigeria?

Payroll Outsourcing is the delegation of your company's monthly salary, tax, and social insurance processing to a service provider. With Aniday, we manage employee compensation, tax filings, mandatory contributions (Pension Scheme, gratuity), Industrial Training Fund (ITF), payslips, and compliance reporting on your behalf in full accordance with Nigeria's Labor Code.

Why Outsource Payroll in Nigeria?

Ensure compliance with Nigeria labor and tax laws

Stay updated and fully compliant with Nigeria's complex labor code, PIT regulations, provident fund requirements, and WPPF contributions, reducing legal risks for your business.

Accurate PIT and provident fund calculations

Benefit from precise payroll calculations, ensuring correct Personal Income Tax withholding, provident fund contributions (10%), and gratuity accruals for every employee.

Avoid penalties for late filings or under-reporting

Timely wage payments (within 7 working days), accurate tax filings, and proper WPPF contributions help you avoid costly penalties and maintain a strong reputation with Nigeria authorities.

Automated payroll systems for reliability and confidentiality

Leverage secure, automated payroll systems to ensure data privacy and consistent, error-free payroll processing with proper handling of overtime, leave encashment, and maternity benefits.

Multilingual payslips and support (English/English)

Provide employees with clear, bilingual payslips and responsive support, enhancing satisfaction and transparency while complying with local documentation requirements.

Our Payroll Process in Nigeria

  1. 01

    Employee Data Collection

    Receive updated payroll inputs including attendance, overtime, leave, and any bonuses or deductions.

  2. 02

    Calculation & Disbursement

    Gross-to-net salary calculations including PIT, provident fund (10%), overtime at 200% pay, leave encashment, maternity benefits, and make timely payments within 7 working days.

  3. 03

    Payslip Generation

    Multilingual payslips (English/English) issued digitally with detailed breakdowns of earnings and deductions.

  4. 04

    Statutory Filings & WPPF

    Monthly PIT withholding reports, provident fund contributions, annual PIT finalization, and 5% WPPF contribution (if profitable) submitted to Nigeria tax and labor authorities.

Client Reviews

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Outsourced Payroll Services in Nigeria FAQs

Nigeria payroll includes Personal Income Tax (PIT) on income above NGN 300,000/year, Pension Scheme contributions (typically 10% each from employee and employer), gratuity accruals after 5+ years of service, and the mandatory 5% Industrial Training Fund (ITF) for profitable companies. Aniday calculates and reports these monthly.

Monthly PIT withholding and provident fund contributions must be processed and filed. Wages must be paid within 7 working days after the wage period ends. Annual PIT finalization and WPPF contributions are handled yearly. Aniday ensures timely submissions and handles all interactions with Nigeria authorities.

Standard working hours are 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week. Overtime is limited to up to 2 extra hours per day (maximum 60 hours/week) and must be paid at 200% of regular wages. Aniday accurately calculates overtime pay to ensure compliance with Nigeria labor law.

Penalties can include fines for late wage payments, interest on unpaid taxes, penalties for incorrect PIT withholding or provident fund contributions, and potential audits. Non-compliance with WPPF requirements can result in additional penalties. Aniday's systems are designed to ensure full compliance and avoid such risks.

Employees earn At least 6 days paid leave (~21-22 days/year). Unused leave must be encashed upon termination. Eligible female employees receive 12 weeks paid maternity leave (8 weeks before + 8 weeks after childbirth). Aniday manages all leave accruals, encashments, and maternity benefit calculations in your payroll.

WPPF is a mandatory requirement where profitable companies must contribute 5% of annual profits into a Workers' Profit Participation Fund. This is distributed to employees as per Nigeria labor law. Aniday ensures proper calculation, contribution, and reporting of WPPF in compliance with local regulations.

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Ready to Outsource Payroll in Nigeria?
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    Reduce payroll and HR operating costs
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    Ensure full compliance with Nigeria tax and labor laws
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    Secure, confidential handling of employee data
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    Accurate and timely payroll processing every cycle
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    Access to payroll experts and dedicated support
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    Scalable solutions for any business size
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    Transparent, easy-to-understand payroll reporting
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    Free up your team to focus on core business growth
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