How much does a doctor make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦67,290 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $546
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $267,500 |
| 2. Canada | $200,600 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $152,100 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,418 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $546 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Specialist doctor₦972,900
- Registered nurse₦587,700
- Midwife₦582,200
- Traditional therapist₦444,000
- Paramedical practitioners₦632,300
- Veterinarian₦599,800
- Dentist₦675,200
- Pharmacist₦615,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a doctor make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦67,290 a month, ₦807,500 a year.
How much does a doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦491,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦996,800.
Which country pays a doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $267,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a doctor make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $267,500 a year against $546 in Nigeria, 490.0 times more.
Who makes more, a doctor or a specialist doctor?
A specialist doctor: ₦972,900 a year against ₦807,500 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate