How much does a Ship Captain earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for Ship Captain in Nigeria ranges from NGN 1,170,000 to NGN 1,755,000 NGN per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Ship Captain in Nigeria is NGN 1,295,000 - NGN 1,587,500 per year.

Ship Captain Salary in Nigeria

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

₦1,170,000 - ₦1,755,000

Median salary

₦1,295,000 - ₦1,587,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile₦900K

25th percentile₦1M

Median₦1M

75th percentile₦2M

90th percentile₦2M

50% of professionals earn between ₦1,170,000 - ₦1,755,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦1,420,000

NGN 3,411,200 - 4,908,800+184%

NGN 47,356 - 92,170-95%

NGN 19,190,000 - 29,177,000+1554%

NGN 58,678 - 64,339-96%

NGN 225,000 - 237,500-84%

NGN 6,232,000 - 8,968,000+420%

NGN 523,678 - 761,839-56%

NGN 6,232,000 - 8,968,000+420%

NGN 135,000 - 142,500-91%

NGN 6,232,000 - 8,968,000+420%

Ship Captain

Ship Captain - Nigeria 2026: NGN 1,170,000 - NGN 1,755,000. NGN 1,441,250 (median).