How much does a specialist doctor make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦81,080 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $658
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $500,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $313,700 |
| 2. Canada | $259,700 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $183,300 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $1,709 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Doctor₦807,500
- Registered nurse₦587,700
- Midwife₦582,200
- Traditional therapist₦444,000
- Paramedical practitioners₦632,300
- Veterinarian₦599,800
- Dentist₦675,200
- Pharmacist₦615,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a specialist doctor make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦81,080 a month, ₦972,900 a year.
How much does a specialist doctor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦568,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦1,173,800.
Which country pays a specialist doctor the most?
United States, with a median of $313,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a specialist doctor make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $313,700 a year against $658 in Nigeria, 476.8 times more.
Who makes more, a specialist doctor or a doctor?
A specialist doctor: ₦972,900 a year against ₦807,500 for a doctor, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate