Making Sense of Tax in Nigeria

Many Nigerians earn money from several places at once: a salary, a small side business, freelance gigs, allowances, or occasional payments. When tax comes up, the first confusion is often basic but important - what exactly counts as income in the eyes of the tax system? This uncertainty shows...

For many Nigerian workers, employee tax or Pay as you earn (PAYE) is something that simply “comes out” of salary every month. The deduction is familiar, but the process behind it often isn’t. This is why PAYE can feel arbitrary - especially when people earning similar amounts see different...