Foreign companies employing Nigerians to work remotely will no longer be deemed taxable in the country solely on the basis of having remote employees, following clarifications contained in Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform programme. He said the presence of remote workers in Nigeria, without more, does not create a taxable presence for foreign employers. “Foreign employers are no longer deemed taxable in Nigeria solely because they have employees working remotely in the country,” Oyedele stated via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle. The engagement session, which attracted nearly 15,000 registered participants, focused on the practical implementation of the recently enacted Tax Reform Acts and their implications for employers and employees. Under the reforms, individuals earning the national minimum wage or less are automatically exempt from personal income tax.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 02, 2026 03:53 UTC