How much does a performer make in Nigeria?
₦375,000a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦31,250 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $254
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.6 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.
What creative and performing artists not elsewhere classified earn in Nigeria
Lowest 10%: ₦206,200Median: ₦375,000Highest 10%: ₦637,500
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $70,640 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $57,990 |
| 3. Germany | $51,090 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $659 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $254 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Artist₦524,300
- Musician₦473,700
- Ballet dancer₦468,400
- Art director₦564,300
- Actor₦399,600
- Announcer₦525,100
Frequently asked questions
How much does a performer make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦31,250 a month, ₦375,000 a year.
How much does a performer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦206,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦637,500.
Which country pays a performer the most?
Germany, with a median of $51,090 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a performer make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $41,020 a year against $254 in Nigeria, 161.8 times more.
Who makes more, a performer or an artist?
An artist: ₦524,300 a year against ₦375,000 for a performer, 1.4 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate