How much does a electrician cost in Nigeria?
From a sparking socket to wiring a whole flat, electrical work needs a careful, honest person. Prices below are typical for labour.
Typical prices, last reviewed October 2026.
Prices
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
Replace a socket or switch | ₦3,000 to ₦8,000 |
Find and fix a fault or short circuit | ₦8,000 to ₦25,000 |
Install ceiling lights or a fan Per point. The fitting costs extra. | ₦5,000 to ₦15,000 |
Wire one room | ₦40,000 to ₦120,000 |
Full wiring for a 2 to 3 bedroom flat | ₦250,000 to ₦700,000 |
Connect an inverter or solar to a building Labour only. | ₦30,000 to ₦100,000 |
These are typical ranges, not quotes. The real price depends on the job, materials and the worker. Agree the price in the chat before work starts.
Electrician prices by city
What changes the price
- Quality and brand of cables, breakers and sockets
- Whether walls must be cut or surface wiring is used
- Size of the building
- Whether the work needs a certified technician
Tips to pay a fair price
- Switch off at the main breaker before anyone starts.
- Ask what size and brand of cable will be used.
- Do not pay everything first. Pay in stages as the work moves.
- On TaskNaija, your payment is held and released only when you say the job is done.
Common questions
- How much does it cost to wire a house in Nigeria?
- A 2 to 3 bedroom flat is often about ₦250,000 to ₦700,000 including labour, but the cables and fittings decide most of the price.
- Why is my electrician's price higher than my neighbour's?
- Cable quality, the number of points and how hard the building is to work in all change the price.
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