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Salary Guide

Teacher Salary in Nigeria

Based on 1,145 job listings - 2026

Average salary
₦47,356 - ₦79,250
Median salary
₦47,356 - ₦79,250
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦38K
25th percentile₦47K
Median₦47K
75th percentile₦79K
90th percentile₦91K

50% of professionals earn between ₦47,356 - ₦79,250 NGN

The median salary is ₦47,356

Top cities

Lagos237 job openings
Port Harcourt72 job openings
Abuja53 job openings
Lagos State49 job openings
Ibadan49 job openings
Ikeja39 job openings
Benin City36 job openings
Enugu30 job openings
Lekki22 job openings

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Teacher

1,145 job openings

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The average salary for a Teacher in Nigeria is NGN 47,356 - NGN 79,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 63,303 per year, based on 1,145 active job listings.

The cities with the most Teacher job opportunities in Nigeria are Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Lagos State, Ibadan. Lagos leads with 237 job openings.

Explore 1,145 Teacher job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.