Employment Compliance Checklist for Nigerian Startups

The Employment Compliance Checklist is a practical resource designed to help founders and growing businesses understand the statutory obligations that arise when hiring employees in Nigeria. Written in plain language, it breaks down the key payroll and employment compliance requirements that every employer should understand, helping startups identify and address common compliance gaps before they become regulatory issues.

The checklist covers PAYE, the Contributory Pension Scheme, the National Housing Fund (NHF), the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF). It also incorporates updates introduced by the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, including the revised PAYE framework, while providing practical compliance checks, filing deadlines, contribution thresholds, and employer responsibilities.

Whether you're hiring your first employee or reviewing your company's internal compliance processes, this resource provides a practical framework for understanding employment-related statutory obligations and building a compliant payroll and HR system from the outset