National minimum wage in Nigeria
The national minimum wage is ₦70,000 a month. Enter your pay to see how it compares.
In his broadcast of 4 August 2024, President Tinubu said he had signed the new minimum wage into law the week before, so the lowest-earning workers earn at least ₦70,000 a month.
How it's calculated
- The minimum is a monthly amount: ₦70,000. Over a year that is 12 times as much.
- Under the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025, income from a job that pays the national minimum wage or less is exempt from income tax.
An example
If you earn ₦85,000 a month, you are ₦15,000 above the minimum wage.
Frequently asked questions
When will the minimum wage be reviewed?
The government agreed with labour to review it after three years instead of five.
Do I pay PAYE on the minimum wage?
No. A job that pays the national minimum wage or less is exempt from income tax.
Does the minimum include allowances?
It is the least a worker must earn in a month. Check your contract and payslip for how your pay is made up.
Key terms
- National minimum wage
- The lowest monthly pay an employer may lawfully pay a worker.
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