How much does a journalist make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦44,250 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $359
- 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 $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $100,000 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $82,110 |
| 3. United States | $73,210 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $933 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $359 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writer₦507,800
- Translator₦489,200
- Lawyer₦707,200
- Judge₦756,100
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classified₦609,200
- Museum curator₦511,500
- Librarian₦528,000
- Economist₦647,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a journalist make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦44,250 a month, ₦531,000 a year.
How much does a journalist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦415,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦709,000.
Which country pays a journalist the most?
United States, with a median of $73,210 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a journalist make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $73,210 a year against $359 in Nigeria, 203.9 times more.
Who makes more, a journalist or a medical writer?
A journalist: ₦531,000 a year against ₦507,800 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate