Salary data for country: Nigeria
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Salaries in Nigeria

The salary range of employees working in Nigeria is, by default, in the range of 147,636.00 NGN (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 562,812.00 NGN (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Gross salary in Nigeria is
80% of people earn:
148K - 563K NGN
10% earn less lthan 148K NGN
10% earns more than 563K NGN
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Salary ranges

Distribution of employees in Nigeria into salary brackets in NGN.

Salaries by age group

Average salary and range in Nigeria by age in NGN.

<24
 
 
Average 241K
median 222K
10% 127K
25% 166K
75% 295K
90% 379K
25-34
 
 
Average 328K
median 285K
10% 129K
25% 191K
75% 416K
90% 578K
35-44
 
 
Average 373K
median 320K
10% 140K
25% 211K
75% 474K
90% 667K
45-54
 
 
Average 340K
median 290K
10% 123K
25% 188K
75% 434K
90% 616K
55+
 
 
Average 316K
median 275K
10% 125K
25% 184K
75% 401K
90% 557K

Salaries by gender

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Nigeria (NGN).

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Men
329,914 NGN
312,936 NGN
Woman icon
Women
In general, in Nigeria, men earn 5.4% more than women.

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Geologist
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Ogun State
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
97 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
153,000 NGN
Anually salary
1,164 USD
Anually salary
1,836,000 NGN
ClockPosted: 2025-06-07 01:18:59
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Systems Administrator
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Lagos State
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
233 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
367,416 NGN
Anually salary
2,796 USD
Anually salary
4,408,992 NGN
ClockPosted: 2025-06-04 00:40:18
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Insurance Underwriter
Insurance
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Plateau State
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
222 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
350,000 NGN
Anually salary
2,664 USD
Anually salary
4,200,000 NGN
ClockPosted: 2025-05-29 12:21:37
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Librarian
Education, Science & Research
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Federal Capital Territory Abuja
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
29 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
45,000 NGN
Anually salary
348 USD
Anually salary
540,000 NGN
ClockPosted: 2025-05-28 10:19:24
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Risk Specialist
Banking
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Lagos State
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
261 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
411,421 NGN
Anually salary
3,132 USD
Anually salary
4,937,052 NGN
ClockPosted: 2025-05-27 01:41:48
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IT Security Specialist
Information Technology
Age group
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Federal Capital Territory Abuja
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
1,071 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
1,690,530 NGN
Anually salary
12,852 USD
Anually salary
20,286,360 NGN
ClockPosted: 2025-05-24 02:20:29
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Operations Manager
Top Management
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Lagos State
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
253 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
400,000 NGN
Anually salary
3,036 USD
Anually salary
4,800,000 NGN
ClockPosted: 2025-05-17 11:58:45
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HR Manager
Management
Age group
45-54
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Lagos State
Education:
Postgraduate (Doctorate)
Basic gross monthly salary
355 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
560,000 NGN
Anually salary
4,260 USD
Anually salary
6,720,000 NGN
ClockPosted: 2025-05-15 15:56:07
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Account Manager
Banking
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Benue State
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
38 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
60,000 NGN
Anually salary
456 USD
Anually salary
720,000 NGN
ClockPosted: 2025-05-15 10:24:18
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Electrician (industrial)
Electrical & Power Engineering
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Ogun State
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Basic gross monthly salary
127 USD
Basic gross monthly salary
200,000 NGN
Anually salary
1,524 USD
Anually salary
2,400,000 NGN
ClockPosted: 2025-05-08 13:03:15

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