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How much does a historian make in Nigeria?

₦545,900a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦45,490 a month. estimate

Equals
$369
Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
0.9 times
Data from
2024

Where Nigeria ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $United StatesHungarySenegalNigeria, rank 144

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What philosophers, historians and political scientists earn in Nigeria
Lowest 10%: ₦452,900Median: ₦545,900Highest 10%: ₦648,900

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. United States$106,300
2. Switzerland estimate$102,800
3. Luxembourg estimate$84,410
143. Malawi estimate$959
144. Nigeria estimate$369
Compare philosophers, historians and political scientists in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a historian make a month in Nigeria?

The median gross salary is ₦45,490 a month, ₦545,900 a year.

How much does a historian make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦452,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦648,900.

Which country pays a historian the most?

United States, with a median of $106,300 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a historian make more in Nigeria or in United States?

In United States: $106,300 a year against $369 in Nigeria, 288.0 times more.

Who makes more, a historian or an economist?

An economist: ₦647,500 a year against ₦545,900 for a historian, 1.2 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate