How much does an accountant make in Nigeria?
₦570,900a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦47,570 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $386
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What accountants earn in Nigeria
Lowest 10%: ₦485,800Median: ₦570,900Highest 10%: ₦708,700
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $107,500 |
| 2. Germany | $91,120 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $88,280 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,003 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Financier₦626,600
- Financial analyst₦625,500
- Management consultant₦628,700
- Policy analyst₦563,300
- Career coach₦534,600
- Corporate trainer₦540,300
- Marketing specialist₦565,600
- Public relations professionals₦529,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦47,570 a month, ₦570,900 a year.
How much does an accountant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦485,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦708,700.
Which country pays an accountant the most?
Germany, with a median of $91,120 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an accountant make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $82,520 a year against $386 in Nigeria, 213.8 times more.
Who makes more, an accountant or a financier?
A financier: ₦626,600 a year against ₦570,900 for an accountant, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate