How much does a Psychiatrist earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for Psychiatrist in Nigeria ranges from NGN 1,235,000 to NGN 1,855,000 NGN per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Psychiatrist in Nigeria is NGN 1,367,500 - NGN 1,677,500 per year.

Psychiatrist Salary in Nigeria

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

₦1,235,000 - ₦1,855,000

Median salary

₦1,367,500 - ₦1,677,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile₦955K

25th percentile₦1M

Median₦2M

75th percentile₦2M

90th percentile₦2M

50% of professionals earn between ₦1,235,000 - ₦1,855,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦1,500,000

NGN 29,544,000 - 52,514,000+2556%

NGN 24,928,000 - 35,872,000+1868%

NGN 38,659,000 - 68,861,000+3380%

NGN 22,960,000 - 33,040,000+1712%

NGN 22,304,000 - 32,096,000+1661%

NGN 17,229,000 - 27,439,000+1346%

NGN 42,508,000 - 76,002,000+3735%

NGN 16,785,000 - 28,573,000+1368%

NGN 16,139,000 - 26,583,000+1283%

NGN 15,466,000 - 28,967,000+1338%

Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist - Nigeria 2026: NGN 1,235,000 - NGN 1,855,000. NGN 1,522,500 (median).