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Salary Guide

Journalist Salary in Nigeria

Based on 39 job listings - 2026

Average salary
₦200,000 - ₦225,000
Median salary
₦200,000 - ₦225,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦140K
25th percentile₦175K
Median₦200K
75th percentile₦225K
90th percentile₦259K

50% of professionals earn between ₦175,000 - ₦225,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦200,000

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Journalist

39 job openings

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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 39 active job listings.

The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Delta. Lagos leads with 9 job openings.

Explore 39 Journalist job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.