Minimum Wage in Nigeria

The national minimum wage is ₦70,000 a month, set by the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.

An hour ₦403.85

A week ₦16,153.85

A month ₦70,000 ≈ $53

A year ₦840,000

National Minimum Wage, since 29 July 2024. The legal rate is set a month (highlighted); the others assume 40 hours a week. All amounts are before tax.

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Pay an hour (NGN) Hours a week

A week: ₦16,153.85
A month: ₦70,000
A year: ₦840,000

Months are 52 weeks ÷ 12. Paid holidays, overtime premiums and extra monthly payments are not included.

Who is covered

National minimum

It does not apply to employers with fewer than 25 workers, part-time or commission workers, or seasonal farm workers. Several states pay their own staff more.

Next change

The Act requires a review every three years, so by 2027. The government said in June 2026 that ₦70,000 must be reassessed, but no new rate has been set.

Checked 23 October 2026 against labour ministries, official gazettes and recent reporting. Your own minimum can depend on your age, sector, region or contract, so check with the labour authority or your union. This is a summary, not legal advice. Sources: allAfrica: Govt to review N70,000 minimum wage (June 2026).

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