How much does a Research Scientist earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for Research Scientist in Nigeria ranges from NGN 725,000 to NGN 1,095,000 NGN per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Research Scientist in Nigeria is NGN 802,500 - NGN 987,500 per year.

Research Scientist Salary in Nigeria

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

₦725,000 - ₦1,095,000

Median salary

₦802,500 - ₦987,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile₦560K

25th percentile₦725K

Median₦880K

75th percentile₦1M

90th percentile₦1M

50% of professionals earn between ₦725,000 - ₦1,095,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦880,000

NGN 6,035,200 - 8,684,800+709%

NGN 5,379,200 - 7,740,800+621%

NGN 6,232,000 - 8,968,000+735%

NGN 4,723,200 - 6,796,800+533%

NGN 4,723,200 - 6,796,800+533%

NGN 3,148,800 - 4,531,200+322%

NGN 10,344,000 - 19,461,000+1538%

NGN 10,337,000 - 19,914,000+1562%

NGN 20,838,000 - 33,199,000+2869%

NGN 323,678 - 461,839-57%

Research Scientist

Research Scientist - Nigeria 2026: NGN 725,000 - NGN 1,095,000. NGN 895,000 (median).