How much does a sex worker make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦38,350 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $311
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $57,130 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,910 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $322 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $311 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Astrologer₦528,500
- Companion₦504,600
- Embalmer₦558,700
- Animal carer₦475,400
- Driving instructor₦614,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sex worker make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦38,350 a month, ₦460,200 a year.
How much does a sex worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦405,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦526,900.
Which country pays a sex worker the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $37,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sex worker make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $34,870 a year against $311 in Nigeria, 112.1 times more.
Who makes more, a sex worker or an astrologer?
An astrologer: ₦528,500 a year against ₦460,200 for a sex worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate