Top 10 Highest Paying Federal Government Jobs In Nigeria & Salaries – Career

Top 10 Highest Paying Federal Government Jobs In Nigeria & Salaries – Career

Are you searching for the highest-paying federal jobs in Nigeria? Because of their job security, federal government jobs are more sought-after than private-sector positions. Federal government employees also enjoy vacations and bonuses. It’s not surprising that you are asking this question.

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This article will provide information about the top 10 highest-paid federal jobs in Nigeria, including their salaries, eligibility requirements and how to apply. This information will help you decide which job is best for you and set your priorities. We will also discuss the top-paying federal agencies in Nigeria.

Let’s get started!

#1. Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

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NNPC Average Monthly Salary Range

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation is first on our list for the highest-paid government jobs in Nigeria. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was established on the 1st of Dezember 1977, following the merger of the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel and Nigerian National Oil Corporation. It is undoubtedly Nigeria’s highest-paid federal agency.

They oversee Nigeria’s official petroleum industry and the Federal Government’s oil-and gas relations within and outside Nigeria. Petroleum plays an important role in Nigeria’s economy, which is heavily dependent on oil. Therefore, oil and gas workers in Nigeria are among the most highly-paid government employees.

The NNPC oversees joint venture agreements between the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and multinational oil companies such as Chevron, ExxonMobil. They have an international office in London and their headquarters are located at the NNPC Towers, Abuja (FCT).

They also have zonal offices located in major cities and states like Lagos, Port Harcourt and Warri.

According to reports, NNPC workers earn the following average salaries

Internships N18,000 – N30,000

Entry-level staff N180,000 – N350,000

Sales manager N300,000 – N450,000

Economist N350,000 – N500,000

Managers/staff with experience N500,000 -N1,000,000

Human Resources Analysts and Well Operations Supervisors can earn as much as N665K and up to N1.4m per month, respectively.

#2. #2. Bank of Industry (BoI).

Without the reliable Nigerian Bank of Industry (BoI), it is impossible to have a list of Nigeria’s top-paying federal agencies. They are rated as one of Nigeria’s most highly-paid federal parastatals. BOI is currently Nigeria’s oldest and largest Development Finance Institution (DFI). The BOI is jointly owned and controlled by:

* Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance Incorporated, which holds over 94.80% of the stake

* The Central Bank of Nigeria, holding a 5.19% share.

* Private shareholders owning 0.01% of the company.

BOI is an important agency of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. This bank provides financial aid to entrepreneurs and organizations looking to start small, medium and large-scale projects. They finance industrial projects in key sectors of the economy to encourage youth entrepreneurship and other projects that will benefit Nigeria.

BOI Average Monthly Salary Range

Analysts: N240,000 -N350,000

Bank officer N450,000 – N570,000

#3. #3.

Another federal agency is the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which was established under the CBN Act of 1958 and began operating on December 1, 1959. It has a high-salary staff structure.

It is Nigeria’s highest financial regulator and has the responsibility to preserve its external reserves, foster a stable economy, and act as a financial advisor to the Federal Government.

The CBN is very protective of their finances and purposely hides their salaries from the public.

We did however find some interesting facts. These are the average salaries that the CBN pays its workers.

Average Monthly Salary at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

Graduate Trainees N43,000-N50,000

Entry-level staff N120,000 – N122,000

Lenders N573,000

Data Analyst N647,000

Branch manager N732,000

#4. #4. Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

NIMASA is another high-paying federal job. It is difficult to get a job at the agency. They were established in 2006 and are responsible for regulating Nigeria’s shipping industry, coast waters, maritime labour, and the Nigerian Navy.

They also perform search and rescue operations with the Navy. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA), are similarly secretive in terms of their salaries.

NIMASA Average Monthly Salaary Structure

Staff entry-level N100,000 to n150,000

Grade Level 7 (step 1) N90,000

Grade Level 8 (step 1) – N103,988

#5. #5. Federal Inland Revenue Service

Many graduates dream of working at the FIRS. The FIRS staff collect, monitor, and record taxes. FIRS staff receive a high salary and many benefits. They also have job security.

The agency’s salary is determined by factors such as the job title, the grade or level, and how many years of service.

Average Monthly Salary Structure FIRS

NYSC Corps Member N23,000-N26,000

NYSC Corps Intern N35,000-N46,000

Accounting Clerk Intern N68,000 – N73,000

Accountant N199,000 – N211,000

N290,000. – N310,000 Tax Officer

Conseiller En Developpement N280,000 – N298,000

Tax Administrator N343,000-N360,000

Inspector of Taxes N383,000-N412,600

Human Resources Generalist N480,000-N517,000

#6. #6.

The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) is another agency that offers high-paying federal government jobs in Nigeria. The NPA is responsible for maintaining Nigeria’s ports. Port Harcourt and Lagos are the two main ports under the NPA’s control.

NPA Average Monthly Salary Structure

Counselors from N180,000 to N200,000

HSE officers N300,000.- N400,000

Deck Cadet N250,000 – N300,000.

Control & instrumentation engineers N450,000 – N600,000

#7. #7.

The Nigerian Military is composed of the Nigerian Army and Airforce. The military pays salaries based on rank. As a commissioned officer in any Nigerian military branch, you will earn more than a non-commissioned officer.

Who is a Commissioned officer?

A commissioned officer is an officer that has been admitted to the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), for special training and courses, or who, after completing higher education (University of Polytechnic), successfully completed the Direct Short Service Courses (DSSC).

After completing training and courses, anyone who falls within any of these categories will be commissioned. Non-commissioned officers are not subject to the same legal obligations as commissioned officers. Therefore, they have higher ranks and receive more.

Who are Non-Commissioned Officers?

Non-commissioned officers, in simple terms, are military officers who have not sought a commission. Their authority is gained by being promoted through the listed ranks. Non-commissioned officers can be divided into Senior (or staff-) Non-Commissioned Officials (JNCO), and Junior Non-Commissioned Official (SNCO).

Many Nigerians view non-commissioned officers (non-commissioned officers) as people who lack the academic qualifications to move up into the Commissioned ranks. This is false. Many non-commissioned officers have the academic qualifications but must accept the lower cadre due to circumstances such as unemployment, influence, and so on.

Let’s now look at the average salary for each military branch.

Average Monthly Salary of the Nigerian Army

Commissioned officers

Second lieutenant 160,000 – 180,000

Lieutenant 186, 000 – 200,000

Captain 200,000 – 230,000

Major 230,000 – 300,000

Lieutenant colonel 300,000 – 360,000

Colonel 360, 000 – 600,000

Brigadier General 650,000-800,000

Major General 800,000. – 1.2 Million

Lieutenant General 1.2 Million – 1.7 Million naira.

General, 1.6 million – 2,000,000

Non-Commissioned officers

Average Monthly Salary for Rank (NGN).

Recruit 10,000-12,000

Private 50,000

Lance Corporal 52,000-55,000

Corporal 57,000

Sergeant 56,443 – 69,260

Staff Sergeant 69,000 – 81,000

Warrant officer 82,000 – 100,000

Master Warrant Officer 90,000. – 160,000

Average Salary Range for the Nigerian Airforce

Commissioned officers

To be crowned Marshal of the Nigerian Air Force

Air Chief Marshal N1,724,283

Air Marshal N1,486,451

Air Vice-Marshal N1,376,343

Air Commodore N677,895

Group Captain N352,631

Wing Commander N342,586

Squadron Leader N248,004

Flight Lieutenant N232,484

Flying Officer N218,400

Pilot Officer N187,159

Non-Commissioned officers

Average Monthly Salary Rank

N171,793 Air Warrant Officer

Master Warrant Officer N165.697

Warrant Officer N101.974

Flight Sergeant N87,119

Sergeant N69,261

Corporal N55.832

Air Craftsman N53.892

Recruit N10,237

Average Monthly Salary of the Nigerian Navy

Commissioned officers

Average Monthly Salary for Rank (NGN).

Admiral 1,358,590

Vice-Admiral 1,113,600

Rear Admiral 1,003,240

Commodore 615,490

Captain 309,650

Commander 281,670

Lieutenant Commander 230,652

Lieutenant 195,685

Sub-Lieutenant 150,625

Mid-Shipman 118,835

Non-Commissioned staff

Average Monthly Salary Rank

Warrant Chief Petty officer 120,853

Chief Petty Officer, 90,825

Petty Officer 80.852

Leading Rating 70,855

Able Rating 50, 855

Average Rating 45,854

Trainee N0.00

#8. Nigerian Customs Service (NCS)

One of Nigeria’s paramilitary organizations is the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS). It oversees the importation and exportation goods into and out of Nigeria.

NCS pays its officers according to their rank and qualifications. This means that an officer with an O-level certificate will earn more than a graduate with a B.Sc.

The structure and ranks of the Nigerian Customs Service is different from other paramilitary or military organizations in Nigeria.

Customs Assistant N40,000 – N57,000

Assistant Inspector of Custom N65,000

N73,000 Inspector of Custom

Assistant Superintendent of Customs II N74.079 -N82.415

Assistant Superintendent of Customs I N84380 – N952,294

N91,168 -N104,336 Deputy Superintendent Customs Officer

Chief Superintendent Customs (CSC) Officer N96,514 – N110,436

Assistant Comptrollers N102,132 – N117,120

Deputy Comptrollers N134.953 -N152.132

Comptrollers N146,652 – N163,856

Assistant Comptroller-General N189,357 – N205,380

Deputy Comptroller General N206,666-N224, 000

Comptroller General N208,333 – N230, 000

#9. Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC)

The Nigerian digital economy is experiencing rapid growth and has seen incredible improvements. This has made Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), one of the most highly-paid government agencies in Nigeria.

This commission was established in 1992. It has coordinated the development and emergence of telecommunications industry in Nigeria since then. The NCC salary is determined based on qualifications and experience, just like other parastatals. Staff are entitled to bonuses and allowances in addition to the salary packages.

Average Monthly Salary Structure

NCC’s entry-level staff are said to be paid at least N120,000 per month, in addition to the bonuses.

You can make up to N380,000 per month depending on your skills and experience.

#10. #10. Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency

One of Nigeria’s downstream regulators is the Petroleum Product Pricing Regulatory Agency. They oversee the sector’s gradual deregulation, liberalization and supervision.

Average Salary Structure

An average monthly salary for a level 8 employee is N140,000 to N190,000. This includes bonuses and allowances. Senior officers can earn up to N5 million