How much does a taxi driver make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦42,260 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $343
- 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. Iceland estimate | $61,770 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,650 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,040 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $418 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $343 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Motorcyle courier₦531,300
- Train driver₦839,100
- Signalman₦732,300
- Bus driver₦606,800
- Truck driver₦617,600
- Farm equipment operator₦582,400
- Earthmoving and related plant operators₦661,900
- Crane operators₦708,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi driver make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦42,260 a month, ₦507,200 a year.
How much does a taxi driver make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦432,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦628,200.
Which country pays a taxi driver the most?
United States, with a median of $42,530 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a taxi driver make more in Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $42,530 a year against $343 in Nigeria, 124.0 times more.
Who makes more, a taxi driver or a motorcyle courier?
A motorcyle courier: ₦531,300 a year against ₦507,200 for a taxi driver, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate