How much does a Journalist earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for Journalist in Nigeria ranges from NGN 3,411,200 to NGN 4,908,800 NGN per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Journalist in Nigeria is NGN 3,785,600 - NGN 4,534,400 per year.

Journalist Salary in Nigeria

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

₦3,411,200 - ₦4,908,800

Median salary

₦3,785,600 - ₦4,534,400

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile₦3M

25th percentile₦3M

Median₦4M

75th percentile₦5M

90th percentile₦6M

50% of professionals earn between ₦3,411,200 - ₦4,908,800 NGN

The median salary is ₦4,035,200

NGN 3,411,200 - 4,908,8000%

NGN 4,067,200 - 5,852,800+19%

NGN 150,000 - 250,000-95%

NGN 5,097,000 - 10,725,000+90%

NGN 148,678 - 250,000-95%

NGN 400,000 - 450,000-90%

NGN 8,820,000 - 17,986,000+222%

NGN 100,000 - 200,000-96%

NGN 250,000 - 325,000-93%

NGN 100,000 - 110,000-97%

Journalist

Journalist - Nigeria 2026: NGN 3,411,200 - NGN 4,908,800. NGN 4,160,000 (median).