Payroll software for businesses in Lagos
Lagos is Nigeria's commercial centre, home to most of the country's banks, technology companies, manufacturers and service firms. Payroll Africa lets employers in Lagos pay staff in NGN, with Nigeria tax and contributions calculated automatically and payslips sent straight to employees' phones.
What you get
Nigeria tax worked out for you
Income tax, Contributory Pension Scheme (PenCom RSA), National Housing Fund, NSITF Employees Compensation Scheme, Industrial Training Fund calculated for every employee on the 2026 rates.
Payslips by WhatsApp and email
Employees get their payslip on their phone the moment you approve the run.
Clock-in by WhatsApp
Staff clock in and out from their phone; worked hours flow straight into payroll.
Leave and employee records
Leave requests, balances and employee files in one place, with employee self-service.
Bank payment files
Export one payment file for the bank, with a separate list for staff paid in cash.
Reports for every pay run
Payroll summaries, deduction reports and records for the authorities, ready to download.
Work out a salary in Lagos
See take-home pay and employer cost for a monthly salary in NGN.
Take-home pay
NGN 384,450.00
PAYE
NGN 63,050.00
12.6% of gross
Cost to employer
NGN 560,000.00
| Item | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Gross salary | NGN 500,000.00 | — |
| Contributory Pension Scheme (PenCom RSA)(deducted before tax) | − NGN 40,000.00 | NGN 50,000.00 |
| National Housing Fund(deducted before tax) | − NGN 12,500.00 | — |
| NSITF Employees Compensation Scheme | — | NGN 5,000.00 |
| Industrial Training Fund | — | NGN 5,000.00 |
| PAYE | − NGN 63,050.00 | — |
| Net pay | NGN 384,450.00 | NGN 560,000.00 |
Monthly estimate for a resident employee with no other reliefs, benefits or deductions, using the 2026 tax year configured in Payroll Africa. Confirm with the Nigeria Revenue Service and State Internal Revenue Services for your situation.
Run your Lagos payroll in minutes
One price per employee, every feature included. Try it free for 30 days, no card needed.
- No card required
- 30-day free trial
- Free migration from Sage, SimplePay, PaySpace or Excel
- Cancel anytime
Run Payroll Africa alongside your current system until you're happy to switch.