Salary Nurses Earn in Nigeria in 2025

This article contains information on Salary Nurses Earn in Nigeria as at this year 2025

Like Medicine, Nursing is one of the most significant professions worldwide. Healthcare systems cannot function without nurses—they ensure that individuals, families and communities achieve optimal health. Nursing is incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.

Becoming a nurse requires significant dedication and investment. To register as a nurse in Nigeria, candidates must hold at least an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN), and often need prior experience. Many work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centres, and more—driven by a passion to impact lives positively.

Nurses also specialise—in theatre, anaesthesia, dental, emergency, cardiac, oncology, neonatal care, and other fields. Each specialty earns differently. Employer type, experience, and qualifications further shape earnings.

Below is a breakdown of nurses’ salaries in Nigeria for 2025.

SALARY STRUCTURE OF NURSES IN NIGERIA

1. Salary by Years of Experience

Experience strongly influences pay in Nigeria:

• 0–2 years: ₦96,400
• 2–5 years: ₦128,000
• 5–10 years: ₦171,000
• 10–15 years: ₦203,000
• 15–20 years: ₦219,000
• 20+ years: ₦236,000

2. Salary by Education Level

Higher education significantly increases earning potential:

• Bachelor’s degree: ₦227,000/month
• Master’s degree: ₦358,000/month (~58% higher)

3. Salary by Gender

In Nigeria, female nurses earn ~6% more:

• Males: ₦255,000/month
• Females: ₦273,000/month

Overall average monthly salary: ₦265,000
Range: ₦133,000 – ₦411,000 (including allowances)

4. Allowances and Bonuses

Typically include:

• Call Duty
• Specialist/Informatics/Educator Allowance
• Shift Duty
• Clinical & Non-Clinical Duty
• Teaching
• Hazard & Rural Posting

Highest Paid Nursing Specialties in Nigeria (2025)

Reordered from highest to lowest based on updated monthly salary estimates:

1. Nurse Anesthetist – ₦200,000 to ₦1,200,000
2. Nurse Practitioner – ₦250,000 to ₦1,000,000
3. Nurse Midwife – ₦200,000 to ₦800,000
4. Nurse Manager – ₦180,000 to ₦800,000
5. Nurse Informaticist – ₦180,000 to ₦800,000
6. Nurse Educator – ₦150,000 to ₦800,000
7. Nurse Researcher – ₦130,000 to ₦700,000
8. Nurse Case Manager – ₦120,000 to ₦700,000
9. Pediatric Nurse – ₦120,000 to ₦700,000
10. Critical Care Nurse – ₦120,000 to ₦700,000

CONCLUSION

Nursing in Nigeria is regulated by two pay scales depending on employer:

• Government hospitals: CONHESS
• Academic institutions: CONAUSS

Though many join the profession expecting high pay, actual salaries vary greatly by specialty, experience, education, employer, gender, and allowances. Nigerian nurse salaries are among the lowest globally—and nurses in government institutions earn more than their private-sector counterparts.

This article outlines current salary ranges to help you make an informed decision about pursuing nursing in Nigeria.

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