How Much Does a Website Cost in Nigeria? (2026 Price Guide)
Last updated June 2026 · By the Inventrium — IBSS team, Lagos
A professional website in Nigeria costs from ₦250,000 to ₦3,000,000+ in 2026. A standard business website ranges from ₦250,000–₦650,000, an ecommerce store from ₦450,000–₦1,500,000, and a custom web application from ₦1,500,000 upward — depending on design, features and who builds it.
Website design prices in Nigeria (2026)
These are realistic market ranges for working with a registered Nigerian agency in 2026. Quotes far below these ranges usually mean a template with your logo swapped in, no security setup and no support after launch.
| Website type | Typical price range | What you get | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter / portfolio site | ₦250,000 – ₦400,000 | 3–5 pages, template-based design, contact form, mobile-friendly | 1–2 weeks |
| Standard business website | ₦400,000 – ₦650,000 | 5–12 pages, custom design, SEO-ready structure, analytics, security hardening | 2–4 weeks |
| Ecommerce store | ₦450,000 – ₦1,500,000 | Product catalogue, cart, Paystack/Flutterwave payments, order management | 4–8 weeks |
| Custom web application | ₦1,500,000 – ₦5,000,000+ | Bespoke features, user accounts, dashboards, integrations with your systems | 8–16 weeks |
Inventrium provides a fixed written quote after a free scoping conversation — no hidden fees. See our web design & software development service for what's included.
What actually drives the cost of a website in Nigeria?
- Custom design vs template. A template is cheaper but looks like every other site using it. Custom design costs more because it is built around your brand and your customers.
- Number of pages and content. Copywriting, photography and product data entry are real work — sites where the agency writes and structures the content cost more and perform better.
- Features. Payments, booking systems, customer portals, multi-language support and integrations (CRM, ERP, logistics) each add development time.
- SEO and performance setup. Proper page titles, structured data, fast load times on Nigerian mobile networks — done correctly at build time, this is what makes the site findable on Google later.
- Security and compliance. SSL, hardening, backups, and NDPA-compliant data handling. Cutting this corner is how Nigerian SME sites get hacked.
- Support after launch. A site is not a one-time purchase. Ask every vendor what happens when something breaks at 9pm on a Friday.
Agency vs freelancer vs DIY builders — which should you choose?
DIY builders (Wix, Squarespace) look cheap but you pay monthly forever, in dollars, and you own nothing portable. Freelancers can be excellent and affordable, but continuity is the risk — many Nigerian businesses come to us with a site whose builder has disappeared. Agencies cost more upfront but give you a contract, a team, and someone accountable after launch.
Whichever route you choose: confirm the vendor is CAC-registered, ask for live sites they built (then call those clients), and insist on a written scope before paying a deposit.
How to avoid overpaying (or underpaying)
- Compare quotes by deliverables, not totals — make every vendor itemise.
- Confirm you will own the domain, hosting account and source code.
- Ask what is included for SEO — “SEO-friendly” should mean specifics, not a buzzword.
- Get the support terms in writing: response time, what's covered, monthly cost.
- Beware quotes under ₦100,000 for “everything” — the rework usually costs more than doing it right once.
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