How much does a Physicist earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for Physicist in Nigeria ranges from NGN 20,838,000 to NGN 33,199,000 NGN per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Physicist in Nigeria is NGN 24,886,500 - NGN 31,067,000 per year.

Physicist Salary in Nigeria

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

₦20,838,000 - ₦33,199,000

Median salary

₦24,886,500 - ₦31,067,000

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile₦16M

25th percentile₦21M

Median₦29M

75th percentile₦33M

90th percentile₦40M

50% of professionals earn between ₦20,838,000 - ₦33,199,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦28,935,000

NGN 98,678 - 150,000-100%

NGN 10,344,000 - 19,461,000-45%

NGN 6,232,000 - 8,968,000-72%

NGN 6,035,200 - 8,684,800-73%

NGN 5,772,800 - 8,307,200-74%

NGN 123,678 - 161,839-99%

NGN 165,000 - 172,500-99%

NGN 4,723,200 - 6,796,800-79%

NGN 3,148,800 - 4,531,200-86%

NGN 19,930,000 - 37,255,000+6%

Physicist

Physicist - Nigeria 2026: NGN 20,838,000 - NGN 33,199,000. NGN 27,976,750 (median).