The taxman is coming for Nigeria’s remote workers
If you earn $2,000 a month coding for a U.S. startup while living in Lagos, you will now have to pay taxes. From January 2026, Nigeria’s new tax laws will require remote workers and freelancers to pay income tax, just like traditional employees.
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The taxman is coming for Nigeria’s remote workers
If you earn $2,000 a month coding for a U.S. startup while living in Lagos, you will now have to pay taxes. From January 2026, Nigeria’s new tax laws will require remote workers and freelancers to pay income tax, just like traditional employees.