How much does an athlete make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦82,200 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $667
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $92,160 |
| 2. Germany | $87,270 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $74,880 |
| 141. Gambia estimate | $1,038 |
| 142. Nigeria estimate | $667 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $400 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Sport coach₦714,000
- Riding instructor₦733,400
- Legal aide₦965,300
- Social care worker₦891,700
- Religious worker₦848,400
- Photographer₦844,400
- Set designer₦859,300
- Museum technician₦854,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦82,200 a month, ₦986,400 a year.
How much does an athlete make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦681,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦2,585,800.
Which country pays an athlete the most?
Germany, with a median of $87,270 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an athlete make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $66,710 a year against $667 in Nigeria, 100.0 times more.
Who makes more, an athlete or a sport coach?
An athlete: ₦986,400 a year against ₦714,000 for a sport coach, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate