How Much Does a Website Cost in Nigeria? (2026 Price Guide)
Ask five developers in Nigeria what a website costs and you will get five very different answers, anywhere from N20,000 to well over N2 million (naira). They are not lying. They...
Ask five developers in Nigeria what a website costs and you will get five very different answers, anywhere from N20,000 to well over N2 million (naira). They are not lying. They are usually quoting for completely different things.
This guide explains what a website costs in Nigeria in 2026, what drives the price up or down, which costs most people forget, and how to get a fixed quote you can trust.
Quick answer:
A simple landing page: from about N150,000
A professional business website: roughly N250,000 to N1,000,000, depending on the pages, design and SEO
An online store: usually N800,000 and above, because of payments and delivery logistics
A custom web app: priced by scope, and often the biggest budged of all
Ongoing costs (domain, hosting, maintenance): plan for them from day one
Why website prices in Nigeria vary so much
A website is not a single product. It is closer to building a shop than buying a phone. A roadside kiosk and a flagship store are both "shops," but nobody expects them to cost the same.
Four things move the price more than anything else:
Type of site. A one-page landing page, a 10-page company website, an online store and a web app are different amounts of work.
Custom design versus template. A design built around your brand costs more than a lightly edited template, and it usually converts better.
Features and integrations. Payments (Paystack, Flutterwave, Stripe), WhatsApp, booking, CRMs, dashboards and user accounts all add build time.
SEO and performance. A site that loads fast on a mobile connection and is set up for Google takes more care than one that simply looks nice.
Website cost by type
Landing page: from N150,000
A landing page is one focused page built for one goal: capture leads, promote a product, or announce a launch. It typically includes a custom responsive design, a lead form, basic on-page SEO and analytics. Expect a turnaround of 1 to 2 weeks.
Best for: campaigns, product launches, freelancers, and anyone who needs to get online fast.
Business website: roughly ₦250,000 to ₦1,000,000
A business website usually has a home page, about page, services pages, contact page and often a blog. Prices across the market vary widely. One 2026 Lagos price guide puts professional business sites between ₦250,000 and ₦1,500,000, while a Nigerian hosting company's guide says most small business sites land between ₦150,000 and ₦500,000.
What pushes you toward the higher end: custom design, more pages, a blog, multiple languages, and advanced SEO. Expect 2 to 4 weeks to build.
Best for: service businesses, clinics, schools, law firms, real estate companies and anyone who needs to look credible and generate enquiries.
E-commerce store: ₦800,000 and above
An online store costs more because the hard part is not the design. It is payments, inventory, order handling and delivery. One 2026 Lagos guide estimates entry-level stores at about ₦800,000 and premium builds up to ₦2.5 million, with most of the budget going to payment integration and delivery logistics rather than visuals.
At Happidev we built Swisstools, an online store for professional tools with nationwide delivery, and Dayli Energy, a solar e-commerce platform with inventory tracking. Both are good examples of how the real work is in the system behind the storefront. Expect 4 to 12 weeks for a store or web app.
Best for: retailers, wholesalers, and anyone selling products or bookings online.
Web application: priced by scope
A web app is software that runs in the browser: customer dashboards, booking systems, internal tools, marketplaces or AI products. There is no fair flat price, because a simple dashboard and a full marketplace are very different projects. A trustworthy developer will scope the work first and then give you a fixed quote.
Best for: startups, operations-heavy businesses, and anyone replacing spreadsheets and WhatsApp groups with a real system.
The costs most people forget
The build price is only the first bill. Budget for these as well.
Domain name. A .com or .ng domain is a small yearly cost, typically in the low thousands to a few tens of thousands of naira. Do not skip it, and put the renewal date in your calendar. A forgotten renewal can cost you the domain.
Hosting. Prices range from cheap shared hosting to managed hosting with backups and a CDN. The cheapest option often costs you in slow load times and downtime.
Business email. A professional address like hello@happidev.pro builds trust more than a free Gmail address.
Maintenance. Software needs updates, backups and security checks. Unmaintained sites, especially older WordPress installs, are a common target for hacks, and recovery can cost more than a year of maintenance.
Content and photography. Good copy and real photos do more for conversions than any animation.
Marketing. A website does not bring traffic by itself. Plan for SEO, Google Business Profile, social media or ads.
Cheap website vs good website: what you actually pay for
A ₦30,000 website and a ₦500,000 website might both "work." The difference shows up later:
Speed. Slow sites lose visitors. On mobile data, every extra second costs you enquiries.
SEO. Proper titles, structured data, clean URLs and fast loading are what let Google understand and rank your pages.
Security and ownership. Who owns the code and the domain? Who has the logins? Can you leave without being held hostage?
Support. What happens when something breaks at 9 p.m. on a Friday?
Conversion. A good site is built around one clear action on every page: call, book, buy or enquire.
A website is not just an expense. It keeps working while you sleep, unlike a boosted post that disappears in a week.
How to avoid overpaying (or underpaying)
Know your goal first. More enquiries, online sales, or just credibility? The goal decides the type of site.
Ask for a fixed price in writing. If the scope changes later, the price change should be agreed before any extra work starts.
Check live examples. Visit real client websites, not screenshots. Do they load fast on your phone?
Confirm ownership. You should own the design, code, content and domain once you have paid.
Ask what is included after launch. Training, handover, and a care plan option.
Look for a guarantee. A developer who stands behind the work will say so.
How Happidev prices websites
We keep it simple.
Free 30-minute strategy call. We talk through your business and goals.
Fixed quote. You get a price, timeline and scope in writing. It does not change halfway through.
70% deposit to start, 30% at launch. The final payment is due once everything we agreed is delivered.
Weekly live previews. You see progress as it happens.
You own everything. Design, code, content and domain are yours after final payment, and we hand over every login.
80% money-back guarantee. If we breach our agreement or cannot deliver the agreed scope after a fair chance to fix it, you get 80% of what you paid back.
SEO built in. Every site is fast, mobile-first and launched with the titles, structured data and analytics Google needs.
Landing pages start from ₦150,000 and take 1 to 2 weeks. Business websites, online stores and web apps are priced by scope after the free call. See the full breakdown on our pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a simple website cost in Nigeria?
A simple one-page website or landing page starts from about ₦150,000 with a professional developer. Cheaper options exist, but they usually mean templates, slow hosting or no SEO setup.
How much does a business website cost in Nigeria?
Most professional business websites cost between about ₦250,000 and ₦1,000,000, depending on the number of pages, custom design, blog, integrations and SEO work.
How much does an e-commerce website cost in Nigeria?
Online stores generally start around ₦800,000 and can go well above ₦2 million, because payments, inventory and delivery add significant work.
How long does it take to build a website?
Landing pages take 1 to 2 weeks, business websites 2 to 4 weeks, and online stores or web apps 4 to 12 weeks. A developer who shows you a live preview every week keeps timelines honest.
Do I have to pay every year after my website is built?
Yes, for the basics: domain renewal and hosting. Maintenance and security updates are strongly recommended too, usually as an optional monthly care plan.
Will my website show up on Google automatically?
No. A site can be technically ready for Google, but ranking takes good content, speed, correct SEO setup and time. A site built SEO-ready gives you the foundation.
Can I update my website myself?
Yes, if it is built with an easy editor. Ask for this before you sign, and ask for a handover session so your team knows how to use it.
Ready to get a fixed price?
If you want to know what your website will cost, the fastest way is a short conversation. Book a free 30-minute call and you will leave with honest advice, a clear direction and a fixed quote, even if we turn out not to be the right fit.
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