# How Much Does a Website Cost in Nigeria in 2026? Honest Pricing From a Lagos Agency
You searched this question because you're thinking about building a website. Or rebuilding one. Or you got a quote that seemed too high — or suspiciously low.
You want a straight answer.
We'll give you one. But first, let's kill the biggest lie in Nigerian web development:
"A website costs ₦50,000."
Sometimes that's true. Usually it's not. And the difference between a ₦50,000 website and a ₦500,000 website isn't just price — it's whether your website actually brings in customers or just sits there looking pretty.
We've built 150+ websites for Lagos businesses at AELIONIX. Here's exactly what things cost in 2026, what you get at each price point, and how not to get ripped off.
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The Real Price Ranges (2026 Nigeria)
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₦50,000 - ₦150,000: The "I Just Need to Exist Online" Website
What you get:
- 1-5 page website (Home, About, Services, Contact)
- Template-based design (not custom)
- Mobile responsive (basic)
- Contact form
- Google Maps embed
- Basic on-page SEO (meta tags, headings)
Who this is for:
- Side hustles testing the market
- Personal brands on a budget
- Businesses that need a digital business card
What you don't get:
- Custom design
- E-commerce functionality
- Advanced SEO
- Ongoing support
- Content writing
The truth: This website will look like a template. Because it is one. It'll work, but it won't set you apart from competitors. For some businesses, that's fine. For most serious businesses, it's a waste of ₦50,000.
Where people get hurt: Freelancers who build these and disappear. No contract, no support, no ownership. You pay ₦80,000, get a website you don't own, and can't find the developer 3 months later.
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₦150,000 - ₦400,000: The "I'm Serious About This Business" Website
What you get:
- 5-15 page custom-designed website
- Custom UI/UX (not a template)
- Mobile-first design
- Basic SEO setup (keyword research, on-page optimization)
- Contact form + WhatsApp integration
- Google Business Profile setup
- 1-2 rounds of revisions
- 30 days post-launch support
Who this is for:
- Established small businesses (1-5 years old)
- Service businesses (clinics, salons, real estate, consultants)
- Businesses ready to invest in growth
What you don't get:
- E-commerce (at the lower end)
- Custom functionality
- Content writing (usually)
- Ongoing SEO or marketing
The truth: This is the sweet spot for most Lagos businesses. You get a website that looks professional, works on mobile, and is built to convert. Not the cheapest, but not overpriced.
At AELIONIX, this is where most of our clients start. A ₦250,000-₦350,000 business website that actually works.
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₦400,000 - ₦1,000,000: The "I Want to Dominate My Market" Website
What you get:
- 15-30+ page custom website
- Advanced UI/UX with conversion optimization
- Full SEO setup (technical + on-page + content strategy)
- Blog setup with content calendar
- E-commerce functionality (if needed)
- Payment integration (Paystack, Flutterwave)
- CRM integration
- Analytics and tracking setup
- 60-90 days support
- Training on how to use it
Who this is for:
- Growing businesses (5+ employees)
- E-commerce businesses
- Businesses in competitive markets
- Businesses that depend on online leads
What you don't get:
- Ongoing content creation
- Monthly SEO management
- Paid advertising management
The truth: This is where ROI starts to compound. A ₦700,000 website that brings in 10 extra customers per month at ₦50,000 each pays for itself in 2 months.
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₦1,000,000 - ₦5,000,000+: The "I'm Building a Digital Platform" Website
What you get:
- Custom web application
- Complex functionality (booking systems, marketplaces, SaaS)
- Advanced e-commerce (inventory, shipping, multi-vendor)
- Custom API integrations
- Advanced security
- Performance optimization
- Dedicated project manager
- 6+ months support
Who this is for:
- Startups raising funding
- E-commerce businesses doing ₦5M+/month
- Businesses with unique operational needs
- Companies building a digital product
The truth: At this level, you're not buying a website. You're building infrastructure. The ROI is measured in operational efficiency and revenue growth, not just leads.
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The Hidden Costs Nobody Tells About
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1. Domain Name
- .com: ₦10,000 - ₦15,000/year
- .com.ng: ₦5,500 - ₦12,000/year
- .ng: ₦12,000 - ₦20,000/year
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2. Hosting
- Shared hosting: ₦5,000 - ₦12,000/year
- VPS hosting: ₦60,000 - ₦300,000/year
- Cloud hosting (AWS, Vercel): ₦50,000+/year
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3. SSL Certificate
- Free (Let's Encrypt) to ₦15,000/year
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4. Content Writing
- ₦10,000 - ₦50,000 per page
- Most businesses need 5-10 pages of content
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5. Photography/Graphics
- Stock photos: Free - ₦20,000
- Custom photography: ₦50,000 - ₦200,000
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6. Maintenance
- ₦10,000 - ₦50,000/month
- Updates, backups, security, minor changes
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7. SEO (if not included)
- ₦50,000 - ₦200,000/month
- Ongoing optimization, content, link building
The real cost of a ₦200,000 website over 2 years:
- Website build: ₦200,000
- Domain .com (2 years): ₦20,000-₦30,000
- Hosting shared (2 years): ₦10,000-₦24,000
- Content writing (5 pages): ₦50,000-₦250,000
- Maintenance (2 years): ₦240,000-₦1,200,000
- Total: ₦520,000-₦1,704,000
Always ask: "What's the 2-year total cost of ownership?"
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How Not to Get Ripped Off
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Red Flag #1: "I'll build your website for ₦30,000"
You get what you pay for. At ₦30,000, the developer is using a free template, spending 2 hours, and disappearing after delivery.
What to do: If budget is tight, use WordPress.com or Wix. Don't pay a freelancer ₦30,000 for something you can do yourself for free.
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Red Flag #2: No contract
If they won't sign a contract, walk away. A contract protects both of you. It should include:
- Exact deliverables
- Timeline
- Payment schedule
- Ownership terms
- Support period
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Red Flag #3: "You don't own the website"
Some developers build on proprietary platforms or keep your hosting in their name. You're held hostage — pay ongoing fees forever or lose your site.
What to do: Ensure you own:
- Your domain (in your name)
- Your hosting account
- Your website files
- Your content
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Red Flag #4: No portfolio or references
If they can't show you 5+ live websites they've built, they're either new or bad. Either way, not worth the risk.
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Red Flag #5: 100% upfront payment
Standard payment structure:
- 30-50% upfront
- 30-40% at design approval
- 20-30% at launch
If they want 100% before starting, walk away.
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The Questions to Ask Before Hiring
| Question | Good Answer | Bad Answer |
|----------|-------------|------------|
| "What's included?" | Detailed breakdown | "Everything" (vague) |
| "Do I own the website?" | "Yes, you own everything" | "You can use it as long as..." |
| "What's the timeline?" | 2-4 weeks with milestones | "Soon" or "Few days" |
| "What happens after launch?" | 30-90 days support included | Nothing / "Pay extra" |
| "Can I see your portfolio?" | 5+ live sites with links | Screenshots only / excuses |
| "What if I need changes?" | Revision rounds included | "That'll cost extra" |
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What We'd Build for You at AELIONIX
We're not the cheapest. We're not trying to be.
Important: All our plans require a 6-month minimum commitment. This gives us enough time to build your foundation, optimize what works, and create real momentum. After 6 months, you can continue month-to-month.
Our Launch plan: ₦150,000/month (6-month minimum · ₦900,000 total)
Includes:
- Professional website (up to 5 pages)
- Hosting, maintenance & updates
- Google Business Profile setup
- Local SEO foundation
- WhatsApp & lead capture
- Basic FAQ chatbot
- SSL & security
- Monthly performance report
Our Growth plan: ₦300,000/month (6-month minimum · ₦1.8 million total)
Everything in Launch, PLUS:
- Expanded website & content management
- Conversion-focused copy
- Ongoing SEO
- Up to 4 content pieces/month
- Up to 12 social content assets/month
- Email marketing
- Lead capture & automated follow-up
- Up to 2 landing pages/month
- Analytics & conversion tracking
- Monthly growth strategy session
Our Dominate plan: Starting ₦550,000/month (6-month minimum, custom scope)
Custom scope including:
- Advanced web & conversion systems
- AI-powered customer & lead systems
- Content & marketing automation
- Paid advertising management
- Advanced copywriting & campaign strategy
- Business intelligence & analytics
- Priority support & strategic planning
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The Bottom Line
Cheapest website: ₦50,000 (template, basic, risky)
Best value: ₦150,000/month for 6 months (professional website + hosting + SEO + support + growth)
Premium: ₦300,000-₦550,000/month (full growth system + automation + strategic partnership)
The question isn't "how much does a website cost?"
The question is "how much is a website worth to my business?"
A ₦150,000/month investment that brings in 5 extra customers per month at ₦50,000 each = ₦250,000/month. It pays for itself in 3 weeks.
A ₦50,000 website that brings in nothing = ₦50,000 wasted.
Don't buy the cheapest website. Buy the website that pays for itself.
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