Irrespective of the dwindling economy, alot of Nigerians still earn decent monthly remuneration, and this is engineered by the birth of several new generation multibillion dollar companies.

Getting a decent job in Nigeria is more like forcing an elephant through the eyes of a needle (that is almost, or will i say, not really possible).

The culture of getting yourself a good paying job via familiarity with a certain helper that knows another helper is actually not helping those without helpers (Lol); although not every working class Nigerian with a decent paying job actually passed through the process of favoritism, some are really deserving of the positions they are occupying.

What’s your idea of a good pay? well, that depends on how much expense you carter for at the end of the month.

Enough said, let me not bore you with unnecessary gist. So! let’s talk about the top 10 highest paying jobs in Nigeria.

Highest Paying Jobs In Nigeria

Petroleum Engineer

It’s no news the Nigerian economy revolves around oil. Infact, several articles i read in the past categorizes Nigeria as a mono-economy country.

What exactly is petroleum Engineering?

Petroleum engineers help find oil and gas for the country’s energy needs. Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below the Earth’s surface.

Petroleum engineers are among the highest-paid professionals in Nigeria, but becoming one is a long process that requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a University or Polytechnic.

How Much are petroleum engineers paid?

A Petroleum engineer salary ranges between N200,000 to N1000,000 and sometimes above (depending on your rank in the company anyway).

Surgeon

Health is wealth, and above all, medical personnels are part of a nations essential service. As short spelt as the name is, it could take one a longer time to study for this profession.

Most surgeons earn decent amount of money monthly, but who wouldn’t want to be paid well, after sacrificing seven (7) to fifteen (15) years in the University to become one.

Who Exactly Is a Surgeon?

A surgeon leads other doctors, nurses, and qualified operating room staff during a surgical procedure, and makes the primary decisions about the patient’s health.

How much are Surgeons paid?

A sugeon earns between N450,000 to N2,500,000 per month.

Lawyers

Whether you call them “charge and bail” or “bail and charge,” their are several wealthy lawyers in Nigeria. Infact, lawyers make quite a lot of money, especially those extremely good in what they practice.

Who is a Lawyer?

A lawyer is a professional who is qualified to practice law and represent other people in legal matters.

A lawyer must be able to communicate effectively and understand the principles of advocacy. A lawyer’s main goal is to protect his client’s legal rights.

How Much Do Lawyers Earn?

A lawyer earns between N150,000 to N1000,000 per month.

Sailor

If you father works off-shore in Nigeria, then he is considered to be rich, especially if he is the head of the boat or should i say captain(Typical Nigerian Mentality).Forgive me if i narrowed it down to such narrative, it is broader than you think.

Who is a Sailor?

A sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, and may work in any one of a number of different fields that are related to the operation and maintenance of a ship.

How Much Do Sailors Earn?

A sailor earns between N200,000 to 1,300,000 or more.

Software Engineers

Software engineers develop systems and software for businesses. These products range from business applications and games to network control systems and operating systems. A software engineer’s responsibilities may also include: Working with users to determine their software needs.

How much do Software Engineers earn?

N200,000 to N1,500,000

Aerospace engineering

Aerospace engineering is the primary field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft. It has two major and overlapping branches: aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering.

How Much do Aerospace engineers earn?

N410,000 and above

Pilot

A pilot is someone who operates the flying control of an aircraft. Professional pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other types of aircraft. Airline pilots work for specific companies, transporting people and cargo on fixed schedules, while commercial pilots work for companies that offer charter flights, rescue operations, or aerial photography.

How Much Does A Pilot Earn?

N210,000 to 1,000,000.

Accountant

An accountant is a practitioner of accounting or accountancy. Accountants who have demonstrated competency through their professional associations’ certification exams are certified to use titles such as Chartered Accountant, Chartered Certified Accountant or Certified Public Accountant.

How much do accountant earn?

N126,000 to N800,000

Investment Bankers

Investment banks help companies and governments raise capital by issuing stock or borrowing money. They also act as advisers and go-betweens on mergers and acquisitions.

How Much Do Investment Bankers Earn?

N194,000 – 1,000,000.

Dentist

Dentists are doctors who specialize in oral health. Their responsibilities includes promoting oral health and disease prevention. Creating treatment plans to maintain or restore the oral health of their patients.

How Much Do Dentist Earn?

N193000 and above

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