Minimum Wage – Nigeria

  • Valid on September 2026
  • The amounts are in Nigerian Naira (₦).

National Minimum Wage

Minimum wage with effect from 19 July 2024

₦70,000.00

Per month

Definitions

Nigeria has a government-mandated minimum wage. No worker in Nigeria can be paid less then this mandatory minimum rate of pay.
Employers in Nigeria who fail to pay the Minimum Wage may be subject to punishment by the government of Nigeria.

Source

National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024

Working hours

The minimum wage in Nigeria is based on monthly income with an average working period of 8 hours daily and 5 days weekly.

Minimum Wage Profiles by Country

Detailed country information on minimum wage policies, legislation, and institutional frameworks.

  • Nigeria has a statutory minimum wage
    yes
  • Nigeria has a single minimum wage rate applicable to the entire dependent workforce
    yes
  • Nigeria defines most minimum wage rates by geographical areas
    no
  • Nigeria defines most minimum wage rates by job roles
    no
  • Nigeria defines most minimum wage rates by industries
    no
  • Nigeria defines most minimum wage rates by workers' skill levels
    no
  • Nigeria defines minimum wage rates for Economic Processing Zones (EPZ) or similar
    no
  • Nigeria defines minimum wage rates for youth age groups
    no
  • Nigeria defines minimum wage rates for small firms
    no
  • Nigeria defines minimum wage rates for domestic workers
    no
  • Nigeria defines minimum wage rates for agricultural workers
    no
  • Nigeria defines minimum wage rates for piece rate workers
    no
  • Nigeria defines minimum wage rates as net rates
    no
  • Nigeria has on average adjusted minimum wage rates at least once per year since 2020
    no
  • Nigeria defines minimum wage rates per hour
    no
  • Nigeria defines minimum wage rates per week
    no
  • Nigeria defines minimum wage rates per month
    yes
  • Nigeria defines minimum wage rates per year
    no

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