Average salary
₦80,000 - ₦120,000
Median salary
₦80,000 - ₦120,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile₦38K
25th percentile₦47K
Median₦80K
75th percentile₦120K
90th percentile₦138K
50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦120,000 NGN
The median salary is ₦80,000
Top cities
Lagos232 job openings
Port Harcourt77 job openings
Ibadan72 job openings
Abuja65 job openings
Benin City44 job openings
Lagos State44 job openings
Ikeja43 job openings
Enugu29 job openings
Lekki27 job openings
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The average salary for a Teacher in Nigeria is NGN 80,000 - NGN 120,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 100,000 per year, based on 1,091 active job listings.
The cities with the most Teacher job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, Benin City. Lagos leads with 232 job openings.
Explore 1,091 Teacher job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.