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Academic Researcher Salary in Nigeria

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary
₦4,723,200 - ₦6,796,800
Median salary
₦5,241,600 - ₦6,278,400
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦4M
25th percentile₦5M
Median₦6M
75th percentile₦7M
90th percentile₦8M

50% of professionals earn between ₦4,723,200 - ₦6,796,800 NGN

The median salary is ₦5,587,200

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Academic Researcher

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Academic Researcher - Nigeria 2026: NGN 4,723,200 - NGN 6,796,800. NGN 5,760,000 (median).