🇳🇬 Market Updated March 3, 2026

Government and Defence Salaries in Nigeria

Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the government and defence sector across Nigeria based on real-time market data.

Avg Category Salary / year
4,414,033 NGN
Highest Salary / year
6,826,100 NGN
Entry Level / year
2,266,400 NGN

Job Roles & Compensation

Job TitleSalary / year (NGN)Salary / year (USD)National Tier
Government Affairs Director 6,826,100 NGN $5,227.53 Top 10%
International Cooperation Specialist 6,682,700 NGN $5,117.71 Top 10%
Government Affairs Representative 6,600,900 NGN $5,055.07 Top 10%
Government Affairs Advisor 6,035,400 NGN $4,622 Top 10%
Government Property Inspector 5,711,000 NGN $4,373.57 Top 10%
Government Officer 5,628,400 NGN $4,310.31 Middle 40%
Government Relations Associate 5,591,900 NGN $4,282.36 Middle 40%
Electoral Project Coordinator 4,860,800 NGN $3,722.47 Middle 40%
Military Personnel 4,690,500 NGN $3,592.06 Middle 40%
Defense Officer 4,585,100 NGN $3,511.34 Middle 40%
Public Affairs Specialist 4,488,100 NGN $3,437.05 Middle 40%
VAT Fraud Investigator 4,079,300 NGN $3,123.99 Middle 40%
Federal Government Worker 3,755,300 NGN $2,875.87 Middle 40%
Armed Forces Officer 3,205,100 NGN $2,454.51 Middle 40%
Police Constable 3,192,300 NGN $2,444.71 Middle 40%
Army Officer 3,156,400 NGN $2,417.22 Middle 40%
Soldier 3,023,200 NGN $2,315.21 Middle 40%
Public Information Officer 2,976,900 NGN $2,279.76 Middle 40%
Cartographer 2,759,700 NGN $2,113.42 Middle 40%
Customs Officer 2,579,200 NGN $1,975.19 Middle 40%
Rifleman 2,266,400 NGN $1,735.64 Middle 40%

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