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The state of African digital marketing talent: what our 2026 survey found
Our 2026 survey of African marketing professionals found that measurement skills carry the largest salary premium in every market, that remote employment concentrates heavily in Lagos, Nairobi and…
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Junior digital marketing roles in South Africa pay roughly R15,000 to R25,000 a month, mid-level R28,000 to R45,000, and senior specialists above R55,000. Johannesburg and Cape Town split the marke…
CareersDigital marketing salaries in Ghana (2026)
Junior digital marketing roles in Ghana pay roughly GH₵2,000 to GH₵3,500 a month, mid-level GH₵4,000 to GH₵7,000, and senior specialists above GH₵9,000. Accra dominates hiring, agency roles sit sli…
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CareersDigital marketing salaries in Nigeria (2026)
Junior digital marketing roles in Nigeria pay roughly ₦250,000 to ₦450,000 a month, mid-level ₦500,000 to ₦900,000, and senior specialists above ₦1.2m. Remote work for overseas employers pays multi…
CareersDigital marketing salaries in Kenya (2026)
Junior digital marketing roles in Kenya pay roughly KSh 60,000 to 95,000 a month, mid-level KSh 120,000 to 200,000, and senior specialists above KSh 280,000, with regional-HQ roles paying a clear p…
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