The verdict in three sentences
A professional business website in Lagos in 2026 costs between 250,000 NGN (Starter, 5 pages) and 1,500,000 NGN (Premium, animations + SEO), with the Growth at 600,000 NGN offering the best value for an SME. The headline price is not the whole story: budget for the domain (~15,000 NGN/year) and hosting (60,000 to 180,000 NGN/month). The price gap is not about page count but about finish, SEO and animation level, which drives your conversion rate.
The 2026 price grid by tier
Here are the three standard tiers used in Lagos, with the Dakar FCFA equivalent (2026 order of magnitude, 1 FCFA ≈ 2.5 NGN).
| Tier | Pages | Delivery | Included | Lagos price (NGN) | Dakar price (FCFA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5 | 5-7 d | Responsive design, form, WhatsApp | 250,000 | 250,000 |
| Growth | 8-10 | 8-12 d | + Blog, analytics, basic SEO | 600,000 | 500,000 |
| Premium | 12-15 | 12-15 d | + Animations, advanced SEO, multilingual | 1,500,000 | 1,200,000 |
| Custom | 15+ | 3-6 wks | Specific features, integrations | 1,800,000+ | 1,500,000+ |
The Growth covers 70% of SME needs: it adds a blog for SEO and Google Analytics to measure your visitors.
The hidden costs to anticipate
Many "cheap" quotes hide recurring fees. Here is the real annual budget.
| Item | Frequency | 2026 cost (NGN) | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| .com domain | Yearly | 25,000 - 35,000 | Yes |
| Managed hosting | Monthly | 60,000 - 180,000 | Yes |
| SSL certificate | Yearly | 0 (Let's Encrypt) | Yes |
| Maintenance | Monthly | 120,000 - 500,000 | Recommended |
| Pro emails (5 boxes) | Monthly | 35,000 - 70,000 | Recommended |
Beyond the build, expect a running budget of 100,000 to 250,000 NGN/month for a well-kept business website.
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Mini case study
Awa, owner of a hair salon in Lagos (Ikeja), picks a Growth site at 600,000 NGN. She adds hosting (90,000 NGN/month) and maintenance (150,000 NGN/month), i.e. 240,000 NGN/month of running costs. Thanks to her Google listing and booking form, she captures 12 new clients/month at an average ticket of 40,000 NGN, i.e. 480,000 NGN/month of extra revenue. Her site pays for itself in under 4 months, excluding recurring costs.
FAQ
Why is one site 250,000 NGN and another 1,500,000 NGN? The difference is finish: a Starter is an adapted template, a Premium adds custom animations, advanced SEO and an English version. The latter typically converts 2 to 3 times better.
How long to deliver a business website? Expect 5 to 7 days for a Starter, 8 to 12 days for a Growth and 12 to 15 days for a Premium, provided your text and photos are ready.
Can I pay in installments? Yes, the common practice is 50% on order and 50% on delivery. Payments in 2 or 3 installments are possible depending on the project.
Is Google ranking included? Basic technical SEO is included from the Growth tier, but active local SEO (Google Business listing, monthly content) is a separate retainer from 150,000 NGN/month.
What happens if I skip maintenance? Your site stays online but is no longer updated: security risks, outdated plugins and a gradual loss of speed and SEO. A hacking incident costs an average of 1,250,000 NGN to fix.
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Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
