In Nigeria, published figures put pay for a journalist at ₦64.73–₦80.81 of the base fee.
Published rates
₦64.73–₦80.81 of the base fee
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Pay rates for journalists in Nigeria, as published by unions, governments and surveys, each quoted as printed and turned into a day's pay to compare. How the pay guide works →
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Journalism in Nigeria
Press freedom
112
/ 180
Difficult
In the 2026 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Nigeria ranks 112 of 180, with a score of 48.1 out of 100. Up 10 places on the year before.
RSF World Press Freedom Index ↗By job type
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Government pay scale · Increase for CONPSS grades 01–06 (80.81% at the bottom down to 64.73%)CONPSS 01-06: 80.81% to 64.73% increase Percent of base fee
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Rates documents 5
Nigeria federal public-service pay scale (CONPSS) adjustment for the 2024 minimum wage · Government pay scale29 Jul 2024 · 1
Nigeria national minimum wage N70,000 a month (2024 amendment) · NASS29 Jul 2024 · 1
Nigeria Labour Congress call for a journalists’ minimum wage machinery, May 2024 · Union demand · 0
Unions and bodies in Nigeria
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