How much does an artist make in Nigeria?
₦524,300a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦43,690 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $354
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What visual artists earn in Nigeria
Lowest 10%: ₦418,500Median: ₦524,300Highest 10%: ₦753,400
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $98,760 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,070 |
| 3. Germany | $79,330 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $921 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $354 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Musician₦473,700
- Ballet dancer₦468,400
- Art director₦564,300
- Actor₦399,600
- Announcer₦525,100
- Performer₦375,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦43,690 a month, ₦524,300 a year.
How much does an artist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦418,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦753,400.
Which country pays an artist the most?
Germany, with a median of $79,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an artist make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $54,170 a year against $354 in Nigeria, 152.8 times more.
Who makes more, an artist or a musician?
An artist: ₦524,300 a year against ₦473,700 for a musician, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate