How much does a Petroleum Engineer earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for Petroleum Engineer in Nigeria ranges from NGN 1,020,000 to NGN 1,530,000 NGN per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer in Nigeria is NGN 1,127,500 - NGN 1,382,500 per year.

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Nigeria

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

₦1,020,000 - ₦1,530,000

Median salary

₦1,127,500 - ₦1,382,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile₦785K

25th percentile₦1M

Median₦1M

75th percentile₦2M

90th percentile₦2M

50% of professionals earn between ₦1,020,000 - ₦1,530,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦1,235,000

NGN 16,780,000 - 28,636,000+1681%

NGN 15,846,000 - 27,463,000+1598%

NGN 15,153,000 - 26,097,000+1518%

NGN 152,000 - 200,000-86%

NGN 13,258,000 - 23,506,000+1342%

NGN 12,937,000 - 22,515,000+1290%

NGN 47,356 - 154,000-92%

NGN 12,555,000 - 22,002,000+1255%

NGN 12,346,000 - 21,875,000+1242%

NGN 325,000 - 400,000-72%

Petroleum Engineer

Petroleum Engineer - Nigeria 2026: NGN 1,020,000 - NGN 1,530,000. NGN 1,255,000 (median).