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2026 Pricing Guide

How Much Does a Website Cost in Nigeria?

A full breakdown of real 2026 pricing for informational sites, e-commerce stores, and custom web applications — plus a ₦0-upfront alternative.

Quick answer

A small business website in Nigeria typically costs ₦150,000 to ₦750,000 to build with a traditional web design agency, plus ₦80,000–₦200,000 per year for hosting, domain renewal, and maintenance. E-commerce sites run ₦450,000–₦1,500,000+, and fully custom web applications start around ₦1,500,000 and can exceed ₦20,000,000 depending on complexity.

If you want a professional website without paying any of that upfront, Naija Free Websites builds one for ₦0 upfront, with a monthly plan from ₦5,000 or a 12-month ownership plan.

Cost by website type

Website TypeTypical Build Cost (Traditional Agency)What's Usually Included
Basic informational (3–5 pages)₦150,000 – ₦500,000Home, about, services, contact, mobile-responsive design
E-commerce store₦450,000 – ₦1,500,000+Product catalogue, cart, Paystack/Flutterwave integration
Custom web application₦1,500,000 – ₦20,000,000+Logins, dashboards, booking systems, custom integrations
Naija Free Websites (any type above, scoped to plan)₦0 upfrontFrom ₦5,000/month, or a 12-month ownership plan from ₦10,000/month

What actually drives the price

What drives the priceWhy it matters
Number of pagesMore pages mean more content, design, and development time
Design approachA template-based design is cheaper; a fully custom design costs more
FunctionalityBooking systems, payment gateways, and member areas add development cost
SEO setupBasic on-page SEO is often included; advanced SEO or content strategy costs extra
Hosting & domainUsually billed separately from the build, on an annual basis

Ongoing costs after launch

Most quotes only cover the build. Budget for these recurring costs too, whichever route you choose.

Ongoing yearly costTypical range
Domain name (.com / .ng)₦10,000 – ₦30,000/year
Shared hosting₦24,000 – ₦100,000+/year
Maintenance & security₦80,000 – ₦200,000/year
VAT on web design services (Nigeria)7.5% of the service cost

Naija Free Websites vs a traditional agency

FeatureNaija Free WebsitesTraditional Agency
Upfront development cost₦0₦150,000 – ₦20,000,000+
Payment structureMonthly (from ₦5,000) or 12-month ownership planUsually one-time, paid upfront
Hosting includedYes, in most plansOften billed separately
Time to launchTypically within days of approval2–16 weeks depending on scope
Path to full ownershipYes, after your plan's termYes, immediately (full payment)

Three worked examples

Informational site owner

A 4-page consulting website from a traditional agency: ₦300,000 build + ₦20,000 domain + ₦60,000 hosting/year = roughly ₦380,000 in year one, then ₦80,000+ every year after.

E-commerce store owner

A Paystack-enabled online store: ₦800,000 build + ₦25,000 domain + ₦100,000 hosting/year = roughly ₦925,000 in year one, then ₦125,000+ every year after.

Naija Free Websites plan owner

A Premium monthly plan (5+ pages, SEO, hosting, backups) costs ₦10,000/month — ₦120,000 for the full year, with ₦0 paid upfront to get started.

Frequently asked questions

Generally yes. Nigerian agencies typically charge in naira based on local costs, so a comparable website can cost significantly less than commissioning the same scope from a US or European agency, though highly custom or specialised work can still run into the millions of naira.
Yes. Web design services in Nigeria attract 7.5% VAT. Some agencies include VAT in their quoted price; others add it at invoice, so always confirm which before signing.
Some DIY platforms offer free tiers, but they usually come with platform branding, limited customisation, and restrictions on selling or growing your site. Naija Free Websites builds a fully custom, professionally designed site with no upfront fee, on a monthly or ownership plan.
A standard business website typically takes 2–4 weeks with a traditional agency. E-commerce sites take 4–8 weeks, and custom web applications take 8–16 weeks. With Naija Free Websites, most sites launch within days of application approval.
A DIY builder is usually cheapest on paper but costs you time and design quality. A traditional agency costs more upfront but gives you full ownership immediately. Naija Free Websites sits in between: no upfront cost, professional design, and a real path to ownership over time.

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