• How Much Should These Nigerian Professions Really Earn?

    If there’s one thing the average Nigerian knows, it’s that hard work doesn’t equate to money. So, Zikoko’s Ministry of Finance is reviewing the salaries of these Nigerian professions and assigning new pay to everyone.

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    Bank staff – ₦‎60k

    They already count more than enough money every day. Why would they ever need more?

    Politicians – ₦‎33k

    If they really want to be public servants, they should lead by example and collect a minimum wage. It’s the least they can do.

    Barbers –  ₦‎1 million

    They can literally mess up your look for the next month. You definitely don’t want to mess with their pay.

    Policemen – ₦‎500k

    Let’s pay them well enough that it won’t even occur to them to stress us whenever we meet them on the road.

    Teachers – ₦500k

    Do you really want to underpay the people responsible for ensuring your child’s future is bright? Do you want to pay for a low-current future?

    Doctors – Whatever they ask for

    We don’t even have enough of them, so we can’t afford to play hard-to-get with the people japa-ing  every other Tuesday.

    Lagos babes – Everything and more

    Like it or not, being a Lagos babe is a full-time profession. Serving looks not only requires talent, but lots of money too. That’s why ‎they deserve everything.


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