Across Nigeria, more people are transforming their walls into stunning visual stories for homes, shops, schools, offices, and even gyms. But the one question everyone asks first is:

"What is the cost of mural painting in Nigeria?"

Let’s break it down with real market averages, artist insights, and useful tips.

What Influences a Mural’s Cost?

Murals are not like framed paintings, you dont hang them, rather they’re painted directly onto the wall, making each one stand out. The price depends on several important factors:

1. The Wall’s Size

The mural space is usaully measured in square feet.
For example a Small indoor wall might be around: 6 × 4 ft = 24 sq ft
While a Large outdoor wall could be : 80+ sq ft

Cost range in Nigeria: Its around ₦500 to ₦1,500 per sq ft for most projects, depending on the project complexity and artist experience.

2. The Design 

Simple murals designs  symbols, quotes, and flat colors may cost Lower while detailed murals designs like faces, landscapes, realism, 3D effects cost Higher. They all depend time and skill of the artist.

3. Wall Surface & Preparation

The wall surface  texture and condition matter:

  • Smooth walls make the artist paint right way while rough walls could require smoothing, making the cost go up.
  • Removal of old paint/artwork can also influence pricing as its extra work.
  • Waterproof treatment for long-lasting results. 

All these wall preparatory methods adds to cost, especially for outdoor projects.

4. Indoor vs Outdoor

Outdoor murals would require sealing, proof for the weather, which adds to the price when compared to indoor projects.

5. Location & Logistics of the Artist and Materials

Travel, accommodation, and material transport for the artist adds up the total project cost.

6. Materials & Supplies

The Paint quality, quantity and number of colors needed can influence the price. Most artists include this in their final project quotation.

Hand-Painted Murals — Cost Comparison

Quick summary: Based on artist pricing data from Nigeria, hand-painted murals on average falls in the ₦500 – ₦1,500 per sq ft range in Nigeria. Final quotes often depends on project-specific factors like detail, wall preparation, and logistics.

  • Simple / Graphic Murals: ₦500 – ₦700 per sq ft (e.g., text, flat colours, simple illustrations)
  • Mid-range / Detailed Murals: ₦800 – ₦1,200 per sq ft (portraits, branding imagery, moderate realism)
  • Premium / Hyper-realistic Murals: ₦1,500+ per sq ft – often requiring separate design mockup fees

How Artists Typically Price Hand-Painted Murals

  • Per square foot or metre — often for quick client estimates and transparency
  • Flat project quotes — bundled pricing that includes design, materials, prep, and labor.
  • Minimum project sizes or deposits — used to cover materials, planning, and sketchwork. 

Other Cost Drivers

  • Wall preparation — patching, priming, removing old paint/artwork
  • Outdoor sealants or weather-proofing
  • Scaffolding, lifts, or special access equipment
  • Design/mockup fees for detailed or custom concepts
  • Travel, accommodation, and logistics for artists working outside their base

Typical Timelines

  • Small murals: 1–3 days
  • Medium to large murals: Above 3 -- 14 days (or more, weather can also affect the timing for outdoor murals)

Note: This section only talks about hand-painted murals—not printed, wallpaper, or other installation-based designs.

Getting accurate quotes: You can either share your wall dimensions (height & width), images of the wall surface, an example of your desired style, location (indoor/outdoor), and timeline. Most artists then send either a per-sqct estimate or an item based project quote.

What You Get with a Professional Mural

  • Concept sketch/mockup preview
  • All painting materials included
  • Wall preparation and priming
  • Protective sealing (for outdoor projects)
  • Cleanup and care instructions

Beo Art Studio’s Experience

From our experience painting murals for homes, restaurants, gyms, and offices, we generally start at about ₦800 per sq ft for moderately detailed indoor designs. Premium projects with hyper-realism or large outdoor coverage can go above ₦1,500 per sq ft.

If you’re curious, we’re happy to share free ideas or mockup suggestions to help you see your space with the mural—no commitment needed.