[7] He started his career with a TV Series Bayttaab Dil Kee Tamanna Hai.

[8] Later he appeared in Preet Se Bandhi Ye Dori Ram Milaayi Jodi, CID, Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara.

In 2012, he got his first break in films, he played the main character of Akshay Narang in the film Second Marriage Dot Com,[9][10] along with this he played supporting roles in television serials Fear Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein,[11] Qubool Hai,[12] Sasural Simar Ka.

[13] Nayak had his breakthrough with the role of Manish Agarwal in Ghar Ek Mandir Kripa Agrasen Maharaj Ki.

From February 2023, he is playing the role of Vikram Oberoi in Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal