How much does a Journalist earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for Journalist in Nigeria ranges from NGN 60,517 to NGN 67,098 NGN per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 66 job listings

Salary Guide

Journalist Salary in Nigeria

Based on 66 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₦60,517 - ₦67,098

Median salary

₦60,517 - ₦67,098

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦43K

25th percentile₦54K

Median₦61K

75th percentile₦67K

90th percentile₦77K

50% of professionals earn between ₦53,937 - ₦67,098 NGN

The median salary is ₦60,517

Top cities

Top companies hiring

My9jafoodshub & Dessert Enterprise1

News Jaunts1

Ummah Square1

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Journalist

66 job openings

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The average salary for a Journalist in Nigeria is NGN 60,517 - NGN 67,098 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 63,808 per year, based on 66 active job listings.

The cities with the most Journalist job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Lagos State. Lagos leads with 18 job openings.

Leading employers for Journalist roles in Nigeria include HotNaija Media, Housing TV Africa, Media Trust Limited, Mortem Media, My9jafoodshub & Dessert Enterprise.

Explore 66 Journalist job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.