Mobile App Development Survey Report: Understanding the Landscape in Nigeria

Respondent Demographics: Nigeria
Total Respondents: 33 Respondents

1. Current Job Roles:
- iOS Developer: 27.3%
- Android Developer: 36.4%
- Hybrid Mobile Developer: 51.5%
- Native and Hybrid Developer: 1%

2. Primary Type of Mobile App Development:
- Native: 60.6%
- Hybrid: 54.5%
- PWA: 0%

3. Technologies Used for Native App Development:
- Swift: 36%
- Kotlin: 38%
- Objective-C : 0 %
- Java: 12%
- Java, Swift, Kotlin: 4%
- Flutter: 8%
- Kotlin and React Native: 4%
- Swift and Flutter: 4%

4. Technologies Used for Hybrid App Development:
- Flutter: 66.7%
- React Native: 20.8%
- Ionic: 0%
- XamarinN/AKMM: 4%

5. Nature of Current Company and Types of Apps Developed:
- Native: 54.5%
- Hybrid: 51.5%
- PWA: 3%

6. Experience in Mobile App Development:
- Less than 1 year: 0%
- 1–2 years: 15.2%
- 2–5 years: 72.7%
- More than 5 years: 15.2%

7. Current Levels as Mobile Engineers:
- Beginner: 3%
- Intermediate: 42.4%
- Advanced: 48.5%
- Expert: 6.1%

8. Estimated Salary Range (in Nigerian Naira) for Mobile App Development Roles:
- Below ₦50,000: 0 %
- ₦50,000 — ₦100,000: 3%
- ₦100,001 — ₦200,000: 12.1%
- ₦200,001 — ₦300,000: 12.1%
- ₦300,001 — ₦500,000: 21.2%
- ₦500,000 — ₦1M: 33.3%
- ₦1M — ₦2M: 9.1%
- Above ₦2M: 0%

Additional Insights:

• Some respondents express the need for better-paying job opportunities.
  - Negotiation skills and job movement influence salary discrepancies.
  - Access to quality work tools, such as high-end laptops, remains a concern for many mobile app developers.

Summary: Mobile App Development Landscape in Nigeria

The survey provides valuable insights into the mobile app development landscape in Nigeria. Below are my summary and take away from the report:

1. Dominant Platforms: Android development slightly outweighs iOS, with 36.4% of respondents identifying as Android developers compared to 27.3% as iOS developers.

2. Hybrid Development Trend: Hybrid mobile development is prevalent, with 51.5% of respondents involved, indicating a significant interest in cross-platform development frameworks.

3. Technology Preferences: Kotlin and Swift emerge as the preferred languages for native app development, with 38% and 36% of respondents using them, respectively. Flutter also gains traction among hybrid developers, with 66.7% adoption.

4. Experience and Skill Levels: A substantial portion of respondents (72.7%) has been involved in mobile app development for 2–5 years, with most categorizing themselves as intermediate (42.4%) or advanced (48.5%) engineers.

5. Salary Range: The salary range for mobile app developers varies widely, with 21.2% earning between ₦300,001 — ₦500,000 monthly while 33.3% earning between ₦500,000 — ₦1M monthly. However, some respondents express dissatisfaction with current salaries and seek better-paying opportunities.

6. Challenges and Concerns: Issues such as negotiation skills, job mobility, and access to quality work tools remain big concerns among mobile developers. Many feel undervalued or face obstacles to career advancement in the Nigerian market.

In conclusion, the mobile app development scene in Nigeria is dynamic and evolving, with a strong presence in both native and hybrid development. While there are opportunities for growth and innovation, challenges related to compensation and resource availability remain an issue, this highlights areas for improvement in the industry.