Minimum wage
Nigeria minimum wage 2026
The legal minimum wage in Nigeria, in NGN, with its history and the law behind it.
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Current minimum wage
₦70,000 a month
Applies to: national.
Set by National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.
Nigeria's national minimum wage is ₦70,000 a month under a 2024 federal law that applies across the country.
Every change we have on record
| Effective | Minimum wage | Legal instrument |
|---|---|---|
| Date not stated | ₦70,000 a month | National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024 |
| Date not stated | ₦30,000 a month | National Minimum Wage Act 2019 |
Nigeria minimum wage: common questions
What is the minimum wage in Nigeria?
The minimum wage in Nigeria is ₦70,000 a month, in NGN. It applies to: national.
Which law sets the minimum wage in Nigeria?
National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024.
Source: National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.
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PollsAfrica (2026). Nigeria minimum wage 2026. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/minimum-wage/nigeria