🇳🇬 Updated April 17, 2026

Registered Nurse in Nigeria

Detailed salary information for Registered Nurse positions in Nigeria, including pay in NGN and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)

3,323,300 NGN

Salary in USD / year

$2,545.03

National Percentile

Top 59%

About This Role

A Staff Nurse provides patient care, administers medications, and collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure the well-being of patients in clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including assessments, medication administration, and wound care.
Monitor patient conditions and vital signs.
Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop care plans.

Required Skills

critical careoncology) Advanced nursing skills Patient education

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

3–11 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Intern

25%

Temporary

23%

Part-Time

21%

Full-Time

17%

Contract

15%

Common Qualifications

PhD

17%

M.Tech

15%

MBA

13%

B.Tech

13%

BA

10%

MCA

10%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Registered Nurse title in Nigeria often specialize in these roles:

Clinical Nurse Specialist Charge Nurse Staff Nurse

Common Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Bonuses and Incentive Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Options or Equity Grants

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Childcare Assistance

Job Details

Job TitleRegistered Nurse

CategoryHealth and Medical

Country🇳🇬 Nigeria

CurrencyNGN

Annual Salary (per year)3,323,300 NGN

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$2,545.03

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

3,323,300

Bottom 50% Avg

360,702

Middle 40% Avg

2,319,421

Top 10% Avg

9,467,613

Top 1% Avg

27,456,095

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