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Salary Guide

University Professor Salary in Nigeria

Based on 209 job listings - 2026

Average salary
₦6,232,000 - ₦8,968,000
Median salary
₦6,916,000 - ₦8,284,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile₦5M
25th percentile₦6M
Median₦7M
75th percentile₦9M
90th percentile₦10M

50% of professionals earn between ₦6,232,000 - ₦8,968,000 NGN

The median salary is ₦7,372,000

Top cities

Kano25 job openings

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NGN 6,232,000 - 8,968,0000%

University Professor

209 job openings

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The average salary for a University Professor in Nigeria is NGN 6,232,000 - NGN 8,968,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is NGN 7,600,000 per year, based on 209 active job listings.

The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in Nigeria are Kano, Abuja, Itu, Lagos. Kano leads with 25 job openings.

Explore 209 University Professor job listings in Nigeria on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.