How much does a Registered Nurse earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for Registered Nurse in Nigeria ranges from NGN 120,000 to NGN 135,000 NGN per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 192 job listings

Salary Guide

Registered Nurse Salary in Nigeria

Based on 192 job listings - 2026

Average salary

₦120,000 - ₦135,000

Median salary

₦120,000 - ₦135,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦67K

25th percentile₦84K

Median₦120K

75th percentile₦135K

90th percentile₦155K

50% of professionals earn between ₦83,678 - ₦135,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦120,000

Salary evolution

+236735.3%

Median salary

P25–P75

Apr 26: NGN 34Jul 26: NGN 80,524

Top cities

Lagos58 job openings

Abuja28 job openings

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Registered Nurse

192 job openings

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The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Nigeria is NGN 120,000 - NGN 135,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 127,500 per year, based on 192 active job listings.

The cities with the most Registered Nurse job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Abuja, Lekki, Port Harcourt, Ilorin. Lagos leads with 58 job openings.

Explore 192 Registered Nurse job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.