Planning to secure your home or shop? The CCTV installation cost in Nigeria depends on camera type, number of channels, and labour. Here are realistic 2026 prices so you can budget correctly.
CCTV Installation Cost in Nigeria by System Size
| System | Type | Installed Price (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cameras | Analog HD | 80,000 – 130,000 |
| 4 cameras | Analog HD | 150,000 – 220,000 |
| 4 cameras | IP, remote viewing | 250,000 – 350,000 |
| 8 cameras | IP, remote viewing | 450,000 – 650,000 |
| 16 cameras | IP, AI detection | 900,000 – 1,500,000 |
Prices include cameras, recorder, hard drive, cables, power supply and labour. Brands like Hikvision cost more but last longer — see our CCTV installation service for what is included.
| Cameras | Drive | Footage kept |
|---|---|---|
| 1 camera, 1080p | 1TB | About 10 to 14 days |
| 4 cameras, 1080p | 2TB | About 12 to 16 days |
| 8 cameras, 1080p | 4TB | About 12 to 16 days |
| 16 cameras, 4MP | 8TB | About 10 to 14 days |
Analog vs IP: Which Affects CCTV Installation Cost Most?
Analog systems are cheaper upfront but offer lower resolution and limited remote viewing. IP systems cost 40-60% more yet deliver HD video, phone viewing and smart alerts. For most homes, a 4-camera IP system is the best value. Pair it with solar backup so outages never blind your cameras — read our solar beginner’s guide.
How Much Footage Can You Actually Keep?
Buyers usually budget for cameras and forget the recorder, the drive and the running cost. The
drive is where the arithmetic gets interesting, because it decides how many days of footage you
get before anything is overwritten.
The table near the top of this article is the rough guide for constant recording.
Size the drive from it before you buy rather than after, because whatever the recorder overwrites
is gone, and an owner who only finds that out on the day they need the footage is the one who
cannot prove what happened.
If you need to keep footage for a month, multiply the drive size accordingly. This is also the
strongest argument for motion-only or AI-detection recording on larger systems: it extends
retention without costing more storage.
The Two Costs People Forget
Most quotes are honest about cameras, recorder, drive, cables, power supply and labour, and then
miss these two.
- The power supply and any UPS. A camera installation that dies with every
light fluctuation is worse than no installation, because you stop trusting it. Budget for a proper
supply and a small UPS, and ask how long the system will hold recording after a power cut. - Annual service, if nobody local can do it. A system in Ilorin is fine; a system
in a village two hours out needs a technician who will actually come back. Ask what an after-hours
or annual visit costs before you buy, not after.
Also confirm whether the installer configures remote viewing and gives you the admin
credentials. A CCTV system you cannot view from your phone while away from home is not doing the
job you bought it for.
What to Ask Before You Commit
Whatever total you are given, get these six answers in writing.
- How many days of footage before overwrite?
- Do I get remote viewing, and on how many devices?
- Is the recorder and the drive locally branded or imported, and what is the warranty period?
- What is the warranty on cameras and on labour separately?
- Is the quote cameras-only, or cameras plus recorder, drive, power supply and cables?
- What happens to the footage if the drive fails, and is the drive ever replaced?
And one question that settles a lot: ask for the system to be demonstrated live before
you pay. An installer who will not let you watch the footage being recorded, on your phone,
from the actual cameras, is telling you something.
Getting a Feezlinkz Quote for CCTV
We install CCTV across Ilorin and Kwara State, and we will size a system to your building and
price it line by line rather than by camera count alone. Send us a WhatsApp message with the number
of rooms or the size of the premises and what you want to watch, and an engineer will call you
back. There is no obligation and no site visit fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does installation take?
A: A 4-camera system takes 4-8 hours; 8-16 cameras take 1-2 days.
Q: Is there a monthly fee?
A: No, local recording is free. Optional cloud storage has monthly fees.
Q: Can I watch on my phone?
A: Yes with IP systems — free apps, no subscription needed for basic viewing.
Q: Do you offer warranty?
A: Yes. Equipment warranty plus our workmanship guarantee. Request a free site survey.
Conclusion
Budget ₦250,000-₦350,000 for a solid 4-camera IP system in 2026.
- Call us: +234 81260 70076
- Visit us: Plot 228 Agric Estate, Ilorin, Kwara State
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About the Author
ABDULHAFEEZ OYEWO is a solar and security systems expert at Feezlinkz Solar Energy, Ilorin, Nigeria.
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