Frequently Asked Questions
General Question
WorkforceNG is a specialized HR and payroll software designed specifically for the Nigerian market. It automates payroll processing, ensures statutory compliance with Nigerian laws (including NTA 2025), and provides a centralized system for managing employee data, leave, and loans.
Our platform is ideal for Nigerian businesses of all sizes—from startups and growing SMEs to large enterprises and professional firms. It is specifically designed for Founders, HR Managers, and Finance Teams who want to move away from manual spreadsheets to a more secure, accurate, and compliant system.
Yes, security is a top priority. WorkforceNG uses industry-standard encryption to protect sensitive employee and financial data. We also provide role-based access control, ensuring that only authorized personnel can view or edit specific information, along with full audit trails for every action taken on the platform.
Payroll & Compliance
Find answers regarding our automated payroll engine and statutory requirements.
The engine automatically calculates gross pay, net pay, and all necessary deductions (like PAYE, Pension, and NHF) based on the latest Nigerian tax frameworks. You can preview the payroll, make one-off adjustments, and generate bank-ready files for seamless payment.
Absolutely. Compliance is built into our core logic. The system automatically applies current PAYE tax bands, calculates Pension contributions (8% employee / 10% employer), and handles NHF and NHIS deductions. It also enforces minimum wage exemptions and generates submission-ready statutory reports.
Yes. WorkforceNG supports multi-company management. Professional firms or business groups can manage payroll and HR for multiple entities from a single dashboard, maintaining separate records and compliance statuses for each.
Employee & Management
Information about self-service features and administrative tools.
Through the Employee Self-Service (ESS) portal, employees can view and download their professional payslips, track their leave balances, submit leave requests, and monitor their loan or salary advance status. This promotes transparency and reduces the administrative burden on HR.
The system allows you to define multiple leave types and accrual rules. Employees apply for leave online, and managers can approve or reject requests through a multi-level approval workflow. Leave balances are updated automatically in real-time.
Yes, WorkforceNG has a fully integrated Loans & Advances module. You can track disbursements and set up automatic deductions that are applied during the monthly payroll run until the balance is cleared, ensuring accurate record-keeping without manual intervention.