How Much Do Lecturers Earn as Salary in Nigeria?

How Much Do Lecturers Earn as Salary in Nigeria?

It is thought that Nigerian lecturers earn very little for their too much work and we will talk about the lecturer’s salary in Nigeria.

Even though they might not be some of the highest salary earners in the country, what they earn is definitely not as bad as most people assume.

The academic staff of most government-owned universities earns according to whatever levels they are on.

However, their equals in private universities earn quite differently.

The amount of academic staff is paid in private universities depends on what level they are and also on the financial ability of the university.

It is often said that the educational system is where the noblest profession lies.

You might be wondering how much a lecturer is being paid for lecturing.

If the truth must be told university lecturers’ salaries in Nigeria are not that bad.

Although you have to begin as a graduate assistant before you attain such heights in the educational sector.

Here is what lecturers earn as salary in Nigeria. Mostly in some public and private universities.

  • Lecturer I earns N1,979,640 yearly
  • Lecturer II is paid N2,079,010 in a year
  • Senior Lecturer is being paid N3,091,505 to N4,455,506 naira yearly.
  • A Reader earns N, 768,1 to N5,004,750 naira annually
  • Professor earns N4,580,349 to N6,020.163 naira per annum.  

This article contains a list of the best paying universities in Nigeria and what they pay their professors.

Top 10 High Paying Universities for lecturers in Nigeria

Here are the top 10 high-paying universities for lecturers in Nigeria.

10. Ajayi Crowther University

Ajayi Crowther University is one of the cheapest private schools in Nigeria.

It is a private Christian university located in Oyo State, Nigeria.

However, the institution was named after Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther, the Nigerian clergyman that translated the bible to the Yoruba language.

This university was established in 2005 by the Supra Diocesan Board (West of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion).

Lecturers at the level of Professors at Ajayi Crowther University earn N4, 580,349 annually.

This is just like what is obtainable in most federal government universities.

Apart from the basic salary earned by these professors, the university management offers some other basic allowances.

9. Caritas University 

Caritas University is a sister university to Madonna University.

It is a private Catholic University situated in Amorji- Nike, Enugu State.

In addition, It was founded in 2005 by Very Reverend Father Emmanuel Michael Paul Edeh.

Caritas University was founded to assist the middle class and help the youths in getting qualitative education in private institutions.

It has 6 faculties which are;

  • Education,
  • Arts,
  • Environmental Sciences.
  • Management Sciences,
  • Social Sciences, and
  • Natural Sciences.

Caritas University pays its lecturers at professors’ level an annual salary of N6 million naira.

8. Madonna University

Madonna University is a catholic private university founded by Very Reverend Father Professor Emmanuel Michael Paul Edeh.

It is a sister university to Caritas University.

However, It has three campuses; one in Okija, Anambra State, one in Elele, Rivers State, and the other in Akpugo, Enugu State.

Madonna University offers some top professional courses such as Law, Accountancy, Natural Sciences, Medicine, and Pharmacy.

Most courses offered by Madonna University are accredited by the Nigerian Universities Commission.

Currently, the University lecturers at the Professor’s level earn an annual salary of  N6 million naira.

7. Babcock University

Babcock University is one of the most expensive universities in Nigeria.

It is a private Christian university and is owned by the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Nigeria.

This university was named after David. C.  Babcock and was established in 1959.

Every student of Babcock University is expected to be a vegetarian during their stay at the University.

Babcock University’s structure supports one college and nine schools.

They are the School of Nursing, School of Public and Applied Science, School of Post Graduate Studies, School of Law and Security Studies, School of Education and Humanities, School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, and the School of Basic and Applied Sciences.

Babcock University lecturers at the Professors level earn a yearly salary of N6, 020,163.

6. Bowen University 

Bowen University is one of any Nigerian private universities owned by a religious organization.

It is managed by the Nigerian Baptist Convention and is located at Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria.

Bowen is not actually one of the most expensive private universities in Nigeria.

However, its lecturers are well paid and Professors at Bowen University earn an annual salary of N6.6 million naira.

This is in addition to other privileges that come with the post of a lecturer at Bowen University.

5. Covenant University

As Bishop David Oyedepo is its chancellor, Covenant University is a private Christian university located in Ota, Ogun state.

It is merged with Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel.

This university is considered the best private university in Nigeria.

To an extent, it has managed to live up to the standard people are saying about it.

One of the reasons Covenant University enjoys the position and respect it gets today is because of its top-notch management as well as lecturers.

Professors at Covenant University, Ota is paid about N6, 983,568 million annually.

This makes them some of the highest-paid lecturers at this level.

4. Caleb University Lecturers Salary

Caleb University was founded on January 7, 2008, by Prince Oladega Adebo. It is located in Imota, Lagos.

It is a private university. Just like other private universities in Nigeria, Caleb University is also a church-owned university

This university started out as a primary and secondary school way back in 1986. It was converted to a university in the early 2000s.

Lecturers at Caleb University earn an annual salary of N7, 200, 000

3. Igbinedion University Lecturers Salary

Igbinedion University is located at Okada, Edo State, Nigeria.

It is Nigeria’s first private university and was established in 1999 by Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion CFR.

It is a private university that has most of its courses accredited by the National Universities Commission and other relevant professional bodies.

Igbinedion University is one of Nigeria’s most expensive universities.

It pays its professors N7, 000,000 annually.

2. Adeleke University Lecturers Salary

Adeleke University is located at Ede, Osun state.

It is a private university owned by Dr. Adedeji Adeleke (Davido’s father). Adeleke University is one of arguably the cheapest private universities in Nigeria.

Faculties at Adeleke University include Social Sciences, Sciences, Medicine, Health Sciences, Law and Legal Studies, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Arts and Humanities.

Adeleke University pays its professors an annual salary of  N7.2 million naira.

1. Landmark University Lecturers Salary

Landmark University is a sister university to Covenant University. It was established on the 21st of March, 2011.

It is a private Christian university owned by Bishop David Oyedepo of Winners Chapel.

This university is situated in Omu- Aran, Kwara State, and is a little less expensive than Covenant University.

Landmark University as well as Covenant University expect a high level of discipline from their students.

Professors at Landmark University are paid handsomely. They earn an annual salary of N7, 678,074 million

Why Private Universities Lecturers Earn More

As seen from the salaries of lecturers in Nigeria above a Nigerian professor is paid far more than other grades of lecturers in Nigeria.

In Nigeria, the salary of only a handful of civil servants could match theirs.

It is not shocking that many graduates are trying so hard to get lecturing positions in Nigeria.

However, private universities pay higher salaries to their lecturers than both state and federal-owned universities.

This does not mean that the workload of being a lecturer in a Nigerian university is not a tiring job.

The duty of a lecturer requires passion, effort, sacrifice, and discipline.

Asides from the fact that professors earn a huge amount of salary, they still do part-time lecturing jobs in other universities.

Even though it was mostly private universities that were mentioned here, some public universities still pay their lecturers handsomely for their work. 

The University of Lagos (UNILAG), is from N116,000 to N125,000 on average before the minimum wage was increased this 2021.

Final Thought

As a lecturer in your field, you must always be capable of learning new things in your area of study.

From the list above you will see that the salaries of Nigerian professors are even higher than that of ordinary lecturers because they are more valued and they are just a few.

Lecturers and professors in Nigeria are seen as experts in their field and they have a high level of education.

That is why they have to be highly regarded, disciplined and respected.

They are expected to transfer their knowledge to Nigerian students in universities who wish to excel in their areas of study.

This is obviously stressful work to do and that is why they are rewarded highly so they can perform their duties effectively without accepting palliatives from students so they can award them unmerited marks.

Well, the salaries of lecturers in Nigeria are high because they are doing a very good job in trying to meet up with their western counterparts around the world.

As the fact remains that teaching is a noble profession, lecturers, professors, and all grades of lecturers are rewarded and paid as such.

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Source: scholarshipupdate.com.ng

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