How much does a website cost in Nigeria? (2026 guide)

By the Engagoor team · Updated 11 November 2026 · Facts checked 11 November 2026 · 8 min read

Short answer: a simple template website from a freelancer usually costs ₦150,000 to ₦300,000. A website designed around your business by an agency usually costs ₦250,000 to ₦800,000, and many agencies charge ₦1 million or more. Online stores and custom platforms cost more. On top of that you pay yearly or monthly running costs.

Prices vary a lot, so this guide explains what you get at each level and what to ask before you pay. The figures are indicative ranges from public Nigerian price guides and agency pages, listed under Sources, not a national survey.

Typical website prices in Nigeria (2026)

Type	One-off build	What it usually means
Do-it-yourself builder	₦0 to start	You build it on a platform like Bumpa, Nile or WhoGoHost and pay a monthly fee
Template site (freelancer)	₦150,000 to ₦300,000	A ready-made design with your logo, text and photos
Designed business site (agency)	₦250,000 to ₦800,000+	Designed around your business, mobile first, SEO basics, forms and WhatsApp. Some agencies charge ₦1m to ₦2m
Basic online store	₦450,000 to ₦1.5m	Products, checkout, payments, delivery rules and an admin
Larger or integrated store	₦1.5m to ₦6m+	Big catalogues, custom checkout, stock and delivery integrations
Custom web app or platform	₦5m and above	Logins, dashboards, roles, bookings and integrations, scoped separately

Indicative ranges from Nigerian website cost guides and agency pages published in 2025 and 2026 (see Sources). Foreign agencies commonly quote $2,000 to $10,000 for a business site.

The yearly costs most quotes leave out

Domain name: a .com.ng is about ₦6,000 to ₦7,000 a year. A .com often has a first-year deal from ₦8,000 to ₦12,000, but renewals cost more. Always check the renewal price
Hosting: basic shared hosting starts from about ₦10,000 a year, but busy sites and online stores need more
Business email: free to modest, depending on the provider
Care plan: many agencies charge ₦25,000 to ₦90,000 a month for hosting, security, backups and small edits. Ask exactly what it covers
Payment fees: gateways like Paystack and Flutterwave charge a fee on each sale
Content and photos: writing, product photography and loading products can be extra

Ask every provider for the total cost for the first year, including VAT where it applies, not just the build price.

What pushes the price up

Number of pages, and whether the agency writes the words
Selling online: products, checkout, delivery rules and an admin
Bookings, logins, member areas or customer accounts
Connections to other tools, such as payment gateways, CRMs or delivery partners
Speed and SEO work done properly from day one

Cheap vs right for your business

A low price is not always a bad deal, and a high price is not always a good one. What matters is whether the site brings customers and keeps working. The questions below help you compare quotes fairly.

Does it load fast on a phone with a weak connection?
Will it show up on Google, with page titles, descriptions and a sitemap set up?
Can customers reach you in one tap on WhatsApp? (Make a free WhatsApp link)
Can you update text, prices and photos yourself?
Who owns the domain, the content and the code?
What happens if something breaks after launch, and how much does it cost?

Do-it-yourself builder or a designed site?

Builders are a good start if you have time, a small budget and simple needs. A designed site makes sense when you want your own brand and domain, pages that rank on Google, and someone who looks after it for you. Many businesses start on a builder and move once they grow.

How long a website takes

A straightforward business website usually takes 2 to 4 weeks, if content and feedback come quickly. Online stores can take longer, depending on the number of products, payment setup, delivery rules and testing. Custom platforms are scoped separately and best planned in stages.

How we price websites at Engagoor

We give a fixed quote in writing after a short chat, based on what your site needs to do. Every site we build is made for phones first, set up for Google from day one, sends enquiries to your email and WhatsApp, and comes with hosting and care each month. Your domain and content are registered to you, and ownership is written into our agreement.

See our website design and online store pages, or start a project.

Quick answers

How much is a simple website in Nigeria?

Usually ₦150,000 to ₦300,000 for a template site, and from ₦250,000 to ₦800,000 or more for a site designed by an agency, plus yearly running costs.

How much does an ecommerce website cost in Nigeria?

A basic online store usually costs ₦450,000 to ₦1.5 million. Larger or integrated stores can cost several million Naira, plus monthly hosting and care.

Is a website a one-time payment?

The build usually is, but domain, hosting and care are yearly or monthly costs. Ask for the full first-year total.

How long does it take to build a website?

A straightforward business website usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. Online stores and custom features take longer.

Can I build my website myself?

Yes, with a builder like Bumpa, Nile or WhoGoHost. A designed site helps when you want your own brand, better Google rankings and ongoing support.

Sources

Prices are indicative ranges compiled from publicly advertised Nigerian provider pages and price guides, checked in November 2026. They are not verified national averages, and actual quotes depend on scope.

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