ArchiCAD CAD Drafter Jobs in Nigeria

7 live matches · $11$30/hr freelance · $15,500$33,500 salaried

CAD Drafters turn engineering sketches into precise 2D construction drawings, mostly in AutoCAD. Graphisoft ArchiCAD is the BIM tool of choice for architectural studios across Europe, MENA and Australasia. The candidate pool is smaller than Revit's, so studios that standardise on it often hire remotely out of necessity.

Pay figures are TaskBider estimates from listings and offers collected in 2026 for Nigeria — benchmarks, not guarantees. Locally that is about 17,000–46,500 NGN per hour.

Open ArchiCAD CAD Drafter roles

What the work involves

  • European and MENA architectural practices
  • Residential and interior design studios
  • Heritage and retrofit specialists
  • Small practices needing documentation overflow

Skills that raise the rate: ArchiCAD plus Revit is unusually valuable: it makes you the person who can move a studio's back catalogue between platforms during a migration.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a ArchiCAD CAD Drafter earn in Nigeria in 2026?
A CAD Drafter using ArchiCAD and based in Nigeria typically bills $11–$30 per hour freelance, or $15,500–$33,500 per year salaried (about 17,000–46,500 NGN per hour). These are TaskBider estimates from listings and offers collected in 2026 — benchmarks, not guarantees.
What skills do employers ask for in ArchiCAD CAD Drafter roles?
CAD Drafters turn engineering sketches into precise 2D construction drawings, mostly in AutoCAD. Beyond ArchiCAD itself, ArchiCAD plus Revit is unusually valuable: it makes you the person who can move a studio's back catalogue between platforms during a migration.
Can a CAD Drafter in Nigeria work for overseas clients?
Yes — most ArchiCAD work is delivered as model and drawing files, so employers hire across borders. Candidates in Nigeria are typically paid in USD or EUR by US, EU and Gulf clients, which is why the local band above sits below the global one.
Who hires ArchiCAD CAD Drafters?
Demand concentrates in European and MENA architectural practices, Residential and interior design studios, Heritage and retrofit specialists, Small practices needing documentation overflow. TaskBider only publishes listings that show a pay range, so you can screen before you apply.