How much does a Social Worker earn in Nigeria?

The estimated salary for Social Worker in Nigeria ranges from NGN 325,000 to NGN 8,315,000 NGN per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Social Worker in Nigeria is NGN 3,420,000 - NGN 7,415,000 per year.

Social Worker Salary in Nigeria

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

₦325,000 - ₦8,315,000

Median salary

₦3,420,000 - ₦7,415,000

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile₦160K

25th percentile₦325K

Median₦7M

75th percentile₦8M

90th percentile₦13M

50% of professionals earn between ₦325,000 - ₦8,315,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦6,515,000

NGN 7,278,000 - 12,262,000+126%

NGN 7,381,000 - 13,048,000+136%

NGN 6,232,000 - 8,968,000+76%

NGN 4,723,200 - 6,796,800+33%

NGN 4,264,000 - 6,136,000+20%

NGN 7,347,000 - 13,101,000+137%

NGN 7,351,000 - 13,332,000+139%

NGN 8,528,000 - 12,272,000+141%

NGN 140,000 - 205,000-96%

NGN 7,575,000 - 13,177,000+140%

Social Worker

Social Worker - Nigeria 2026: NGN 325,000 - NGN 8,315,000. NGN 5,417,500 (median).