How much does a professor make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦48,720 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $395
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.0 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 | $110,100 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,410 |
| 3. United States | $84,060 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,027 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $395 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Vocational teacher₦529,700
- High school teacher₦572,200
- Elementary school teacher₦538,800
- Preschool teacher₦454,300
- Education officer₦536,400
- Special needs teacher₦544,400
- Esol teacher₦461,300
- Music teacher₦476,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a professor make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦48,720 a month, ₦584,700 a year.
How much does a professor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦468,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦788,200.
Which country pays a professor the most?
United States, with a median of $84,060 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a professor make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $84,060 a year against $395 in Nigeria, 212.6 times more.
Who makes more, a professor or a vocational teacher?
A professor: ₦584,700 a year against ₦529,700 for a vocational teacher, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate