How much does a social worker make in Nigeria?
₦516,600a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦43,050 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $349
- 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 $100,000 a year.
What social work and counselling professionals earn in Nigeria
Lowest 10%: ₦444,700Median: ₦516,600Highest 10%: ₦624,900
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $97,310 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $79,880 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $69,610 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $907 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $349 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Economist₦647,500
- Anthropologist₦521,900
- Historian₦545,900
- Psychologist₦580,200
- Religious professionals₦460,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦43,050 a month, ₦516,600 a year.
How much does a social worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦444,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦624,900.
Which country pays a social worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $66,850 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a social worker make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $61,080 a year against $349 in Nigeria, 174.9 times more.
Who makes more, a social worker or an economist?
An economist: ₦647,500 a year against ₦516,600 for a social worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate