How Much Does a Website Cost in Nigeria? What You're Actually Paying For
Ask three developers for a quote and you might get ₦180k, ₦650k and ₦1.2m for the same site. Here's why, what's usually left out, and how to compare quotes properly.
"How much is a website?" It's the first question every business owner asks, and the answers are confusing. One published example: three agencies in Lagos quoted ₦180,000, ₦650,000 and ₦1,200,000 for the same five-page site.
Here's what Nigerian web developers typically charge in 2026, why quotes vary so much, and what to check before you pay anyone.
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- Most small business sites in Nigeria cost ₦150k–₦600k
- Hosting, domain and maintenance are often not in the quote
- Compare what's included, not just the price
- Loukama: from ₦250,000, with first-year domain, hosting and email, plus dashboard, SEO and AEO
Typical prices in Nigeria (2026)
Based on what Nigerian agencies publish openly, rough ranges are:
- Landing page: about ₦80k–₦250k
- Basic 3–5 page business website: about ₦100k–₦300k
- Small business site with blog and enquiry forms: about ₦250k–₦600k
- Online store: about ₦400k–₦1.5m
- Custom web app (bookings, dashboards, portals): from about ₦1m upwards
These are market ranges, not fixed prices (FirstWealthTech, ConnectNigeria).
Why quotes vary so much
- Template or custom: a pre-built template is cheaper; a design made for your business costs more.
- Number of pages and features: forms, bookings, payments and a blog all add work.
- Who writes the content: if the developer writes your text and sources photos, the price rises.
- What happens after launch: some quotes include support, others end the day the site goes live.
- Speed and search: a site built to load fast and show up on Google and AI search takes more care.
The costs nobody mentions
Many quotes cover only the design. Ask about:
- Domain name, renewed every year
- Hosting, often yearly
- Business email
- Maintenance and updates
- Changes after launch
One guide puts these running costs at ₦80k–₦200k a year (Sizzle Digital). Get them in writing before you start.
How Loukama prices websites
We build custom websites from ₦250,000, and the extras other quotes leave out are already included:
- Domain name and hosting for the first year
- Business email (you@yourbusiness.com) for the first year
- An admin dashboard to update your own content
- A site built to load fast on phones
- 30 days of free bug fixes after launch
We don't just build websites, we make sure they're seen. Every site also comes with:
- SEO: so your business shows up when people search on Google
- AEO: so AI tools like ChatGPT can understand and recommend you (what is AEO?)
- Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools set up, with your site submitted to both
The final price depends on what you need: more pages, online payments, bookings or an online store add to it. You get a written quote in naira before any work starts, and you own the site once it's paid for. See examples of what we've built.
Is a very cheap website worth it?
A quote under ₦100k usually means a template with your logo dropped in, little care for speed, and nothing done for Google. That can be fine for a first page. But a slow or unclear site quietly loses customers, as we showed in 5 Signs Your Website Is Quietly Losing You Customers.
How to compare quotes
- Ask for a written list of what's included
- Ask who owns the website and domain when it's done
- Ask what support you get after launch, and for how long
- Ask to see sites they've built, and open them on your phone
For more, read 5 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Developer.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a website cost in Nigeria in 2026?
Most small business websites cost roughly ₦150,000 to ₦600,000, depending on pages, features and design. Online stores and custom web apps cost more. Always ask what's included.
Are hosting and domain included in the website price?
Often not. Domain, hosting, business email and maintenance are usually separate and renewed yearly. Ask for these costs in writing before you start.
Why do website quotes differ so much?
Quotes differ because of template vs custom design, number of pages and features, who writes the content, and whether support after launch is included.
How does Loukama price websites?
Loukama builds custom websites from ₦250,000, including domain name, hosting and business email for the first year, an admin dashboard, and SEO and AEO setup so Google, Bing and AI tools can find you. The final price depends on the features you need, and you get a written quote in naira before any work starts.
The bottom line
The right price is the one that gets you a website that brings customers in, not just the cheapest quote. Compare what's included, ask about running costs, and get everything in writing. At Loukama, custom websites start from ₦250,000 with first-year domain, hosting and business email plus an admin dashboard included, so there are no surprise bills at launch. And we don't stop at building it: SEO, AEO and Google and Bing setup come with every site, so customers can actually find you. See how we build websites for small businesses.
We don't just build websites, we make sure they're seen. Custom websites from ₦250,000, with first-year domain, hosting and business email, an admin dashboard, SEO and AEO included. Tell us what your business needs and we'll send a written quote, with no obligation.
