About Cyber Security Jobs in Nigeria

Cyber security roles in Nigeria sit mostly in banks, fintechs, telecoms and the IT teams of large companies, with a growing number of managed security providers in Lagos and Abuja. Common titles include Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, Information Security Officer, Network Security Engineer and, at senior level, Head of Information Security or CISO.

This page lists dedicated security roles plus IT and infrastructure positions where security is a core part of the job. Employers usually ask for a computer science or related degree and value certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer. Banks also look for familiarity with CBN cyber security guidelines and PCI DSS.