50% of professionals earn between ₦3,411,200 - ₦4,908,800 NGN
The median salary is ₦4,035,200
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The average salary for a Journalist in Nigeria is NGN 3,411,200 - NGN 4,908,800 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 4,160,000 per year, based on 65 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Kafanchan, Lagos State. Lagos leads with 23 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in Nigeria include CEOAfrica, MarketForces Africa, Media Trust Group, My9jafoodshub & Dessert Enterprise, News Jaunts.
Explore 65 Journalist job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.