50% of professionals earn between ₦175,000 - ₦225,000 NGN
The median salary is ₦200,000
The average salary for a Journalist in Nigeria is NGN 200,000 - NGN 225,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 212,500 per year, based on 80 active job listings.
The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja. Lagos leads with 17 job openings.
Leading employers for Journalist roles in Nigeria include Confidential, Avvistra, Ezyride Global Resource Limited, Glow FM.
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