How graphic designers and creatives in Nigeria should invoice
Creative work is easy to argue about, because "one more small change" costs real time. A good invoice records the scope, the number of revisions and when the client gets the final files.
What to put on the invoice
- The deliverables: logo, flyers, social pack, video edit, with sizes or formats.
- Number of concepts and revisions included. After that, each round costs extra.
- Turnaround time and the date the draft is due.
- File ownership: when the client gets the full-resolution and source files.
- Extras: rush fee, stock photos, fonts, printing.
A sample invoice
| Description | Qty | Price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logo design (3 concepts, 2 revisions) | 1 | ₦120,000 | ₦120,000 |
| Brand guideline (6 pages) | 1 | ₦60,000 | ₦60,000 |
| Social media pack (12 templates) | 1 | ₦70,000 | ₦70,000 |
| Extra revision round | 1 | ₦15,000 | ₦15,000 |
| Total | ₦265,000 | ||
| Deposit received | ₦132,500 | ||
| Balance due | ₦132,500 | ||
Sample figures to show the layout. Set your own prices.
Deposit and payment terms
Take 50% before you start and the balance before sending final files. Say clearly that source files are released on full payment. If the client asks for more revisions than agreed, send a short invoice for the extra round, so it never feels like an argument. Our quotation template helps you agree the scope first.
Problems a clear invoice prevents
- Endless revisions. The invoice states how many are included.
- Files used without payment. They are only released after the balance is paid.
- Scope disputes. The deliverables are listed in writing.
Questions people ask
How many revisions should I include?
Two or three rounds is common. After that, charge per round.
When should I release the final files?
After the full payment is confirmed in your own bank account.
Should I invoice before or after the work?
Take a deposit before you start, and invoice the balance when the draft is approved or before the final files go out.
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