Minimum Wage – Nigeria
- Valid in March 2026
- The amounts are in Nigerian Naira (₦).
| Per month | |
| National Minimum Wage | ₦70,000.00 |
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.
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.
More information is available at
- Minimum Wages around the World
- News about Minimum Wages
- Minimum Wage and Labour Law
- Minimum Wage Regulations
- About the Minimum Wages Database
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