The verdict in three sentences
A professional brochure website in Lagos is budgeted between USD 600 and USD 2,600 depending on page count, custom design and multilingual needs. The purchase price is only 60 % of the total cost of ownership: add USD 100-300/year of hosting and USD 50-140/month of maintenance. To win tenders, invest in a fast site on 3G, mobile-first, with content that proves your expertise.
What a brochure website really costs in Lagos in 2026
Prices vary with complexity, but a Nigerian SME can plan with this indicative grid (2026 order of magnitude).
| Package | Pages | Timeline | Price USD | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5 pages | 2 weeks | 600 - 900 | Artisan, micro-business, professional |
| Growth | 8-12 pages + blog | 3 weeks | 1,000 - 1,600 | SME chasing SEO |
| Premium | 15+ pages + multilingual | 4-5 weeks | 1,700 - 2,600 | Exporter, tenders |
| Landing only | 1 page | 1 week | 300 - 520 | Campaign, product launch |
| Redesign | existing site | 3-4 weeks | 900 - 2,100 | Outdated or slow site |
A sub-USD 350 site exists, but it is almost always an unoptimized template that costs more to fix later.
Template or custom: the gap in cost and value
The template-versus-custom choice changes the budget but above all the commercial performance.
| Criterion | Template | Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | USD 350 - 780 | USD 1,200 - 2,600 |
| Timeline | 1-2 weeks | 3-5 weeks |
| Speed on 3G (LCP) | often 3.5-6 s | < 2.5 s optimized |
| Brand uniqueness | low | high |
| Local Lagos SEO | basic | advanced |
| Cost of changes | high | controlled |
| Lifespan | 2-3 years | 4-5 years |
For an exporter answering international tenders, custom pays off fast: a single contract won exceeds the extra cost.
Recurring costs not to overlook
| Item | 2026 cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Domain name .ng / .com | USD 25 - 60 | per year |
| Shared hosting | USD 100 - 200 | per year |
| Performance hosting/CDN | USD 200 - 300 | per year |
| Maintenance & security | USD 50 - 140 | per month |
| SSL certificate | included (Let's Encrypt) | - |
| Monthly local SEO | USD 130 - 340 | per month (option) |
Mini case study
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Emeka, manager of a construction SME in Lagos (Lekki), wants to answer public tenders. He picks a Growth package at USD 1,300 (10 pages + references page + technical blog) plus USD 160/year of CDN hosting and USD 90/month of maintenance. Year 1 cost: 1,300 + 160 + 1,080 = USD 2,540. Thanks to the site (credibility, downloadable technical file), he wins 2 extra contracts of USD 14,000 each. ROI is strongly positive within the first quarter.
FAQ
What is the minimum price for a serious brochure website in Lagos?
Expect at least USD 600 for a mobile- and 3G-optimized 5-page site. Below that, you often get a slow template you will have to rebuild within 18 months.
How long does delivery take?
Between 2 and 5 weeks depending on the package. A Starter ships in 2 weeks, a multilingual Premium needs 4 to 5 weeks with content back-and-forth.
Why does speed on 3G matter so much?
A large share of Nigerian traffic is mobile on sometimes slow networks. An LCP under 2.5 s cuts bounce rate and improves Google ranking by up to 20 %.
Does multilingual raise the price a lot?
Yes, expect +25 to +40 % on the budget depending on content volume, because each page is doubled and SEO must be managed in two languages.
Can I spread the payment?
Yes, typically 40 % on order, 40 % on mockup approval, 20 % on delivery. An SME-friendly schedule is possible.
Let's scope your project. Tell us the page count, whether you target tenders and your indicative budget (USD 600-2,600). Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
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.
