The Best Design Agencies in Nigeria 2025

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Are you a founder looking for the best design agencies in Nigeria?

You’re in the right place. Nigeria’s creative scene is booming, and design is at the heart of it. 

Quick disclaimer: this list is in no particular order.

We’re only highlighting some of the most exciting design agencies out there, including us, Toast Creative Studios.

Let’s dive in.

1. Dá Design Studio

Minimalism meets bold narratives. Dá Design Studio crafts identities that feel as thoughtful as they are striking.

Price Point

Premium. Pricing starts at ₦15 million ($10,000)

Clients they have worked with

Paystack, Risevest, Cowrywise, Mono

Services

Strategy

  • Brand Discovery
  • Research & Insight
  • Positioning & Architecture
  • Messaging & Voice
  • Stakeholder Workshops

Content

  • Copywriting
  • Verbal Identity
  • Creative Direction
  • Photography & Video

Design

  • Logo & Visual Identity
  • Art Direction
  • Motion Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Collateral & Merchandise

Website

  • UI/UX Design

Turnaround time

4+ months average timeline and they usually take around 3 – 5 projects a year

Project starts

Typically 4+ months after first contact

Explore Dá Design Studio’s work here

2. Belonwus

Belonwus makes design feel like art. Their work is full of character, attitude, and a playful edge that stands out from the crowd.

Price Point

Premium. Pricing starts at ₦10 million ($7,000)

Clients they have worked with

I Said What I Said Podcast, Cassava, Sporting Lagos, Bamboo

Services

Strategy

  • Brand Discovery
  • Positioning & Architecture
  • Messaging & Voice

Content

  • Copywriting
  • Verbal Identity
  • Creative Direction

Design

  • Logo & Visual Identity
  • Art Direction
  • Packaging Design
  • Collateral & Merchandise

Website

  • UI/UX Design
  • Product/Mobile App Design

Turnaround time

Typically work on select projects at a time, 4+ months average timeline.

Project starts

Typically 2+ months after first contact

Explore Belonwu’s work here

3. Toast Creative Studios (Yes, that's us!)

Your favorite creative generalists. We believe that design should solve real world problems and not just be beautiful, and we’ve been doing it for a decade. We’re big on clarity, originality, and giving brands their own voice.

Price Point

Premium but flexible (especially if you’re a social impact brand). Pricing starts from ₦8 million ($5,000)

Clients we have worked with

Lagos Leather Fair, Tunde Onakoya, Polygon, Woven Market Africa

Services

Strategy

  • Brand Discovery
  • Research & Insight
  • Positioning & Architecture
  • Messaging & Voice
  • Stakeholder Workshops

Content

  • Copywriting
  • Creative Direction
  • Verbal Identity
  • Campaign Development

Design

  • Logo & Visual Identity
  • Art Direction
  • Motion Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Collateral & Merchandise

Website

  • UI/UX Design
  • Product/Mobile App Design
  • Website Development

Management

  • Marketing Communications
  • Digital Marketing (SEO/SEM/Social)
  • Consulting and Advisory
  • Brand Culture Alignment

Turnaround time

Projects are typically completed within 2 – 3 months. We typically work on select projects and can handle multiple projects at once.

Project starts

Typically 2 weeks after first contact

Explore our work here

4. Fourth Canvas

Fourth Canvas builds brands with stories at the center. Their work is story-driven, vibrant, and engaging. They excel at giving brands a human touch.

Price Point

Premium. Pricing starts at ₦10.7 million ($7,500)

Clients we have worked with

PiggyVest, Kobo360, TechCabal

Services

Strategy

  • Brand Discovery
  • Research & Insight
  • Positioning & Architecture
  • Messaging & Voice
  • Stakeholder Workshops

Content

  • Copywriting
  • Creative Direction
  • Verbal Identity
  • Campaign Development

Design

  • Logo & Visual Identity
  • Art Direction
  • Motion Design
  • Packaging Design
  • Collateral & Merchandise

Website

  • UI/UX Design
  • Product/Mobile App Design
  • Website Development

Management

  • Marketing Communications
  • Digital Marketing (SEO/SEM/Social)
  • Consulting and Advisory
  • Brand Culture Alignment

Turnaround time

Typically 2– 4 month timelines, working with several clients per year.

Project starts

Typically 1 month after first contact

Explore Fourth Canvas’s work here

5. Ellae Creative

Ellae is one of the big players. With a strong portfolio and big-name clients, they’re polished, professional, and know how to deliver.

Price Point

Premium. Pricing starts at ₦15 million ($10,000)

Clients we have worked with

Union Bank, Wellrose Pharmacy, Kaptain Foods

Services

Strategy

  • Brand Discovery
  • Research & Insight
  • Positioning & Architecture
  • Messaging & Voice
  • Stakeholder Workshops

Content

  • Copywriting
  • Creative Direction
  • Campaign Development

Design

  • Logo & Visual Identity
  • Art Direction
  • Packaging Design
  • Collateral & Merchandise

Web

  • UI/UX Design
  • Website Development

Management

  • Marketing Communications
  • Consulting and Advisory
  • Brand Culture Alignment

Turnaround time

Typically 4+ month timelines, working with several clients per year.

Project starts

Typically 2+ month after first contact

Explore Ellae Creative’s work here

How to Pick a Design Agency

Here’s a quick cheat sheet to help you choose the right design agency:

  • Portfolio: Quality is key. Make sure their style speaks your brand language.
  • Scope & Services: Need strategy, identity, motion, or print? Cross-check that they offer what you need.
  • Budget Fit: Premium agencies are great, but there are flexible ones too.
  • Client Care: Response time and personal connection matter. Choose a team you’ll want to pick up the phone for.
  • Growth Alignment: Especially for branding, find a partner who sees your long-term vision.

Conclusion

There you have it, our no-particular-order spotlight on some of Nigeria’s most exciting design agencies… including us!

Whether you’re leaning toward bold designs with Dá Design or growth-obsessed branding with Toast (hey, look at us! 😅), your brand is poised to thrive.

Now, go ahead, pick an agency, reach out, and let the magic begin.