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2026 Salary Benchmark
Remote Data Scientist Salary
Python, statistics, ML — analytics, modelling, experimentation.
| Level | USD / year | NGN / year |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | $32k – $60k | ₦48M – ₦90M |
| Mid | $60k – $115k | ₦90M – ₦173M |
| Senior | $115k – $185k | ₦173M – ₦278M |
| Staff/Lead | $170k – $260k | ₦255M – ₦390M |
Skills employers actually pay for
PythonSQLPandasScikit-learnTensorFlowStatistics
How we calculate these ranges
USD bands are taken from active fully-remote listings on RemoteJobs44 cross-referenced with public Glassdoor and Levels.fyi data. NGN equivalents use a ~1500 NGN/USD reference rate. Senior bands assume 5+ years experience and fully-remote contracts with US, UK, or EU companies. Local-only roles paid in NGN typically pay 30–60% less.
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