The national minimum wage is ₦70,000 a month. From November 2026, public service workers get an extra ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months. Talks on a new minimum wage are due to begin, but the FG and NLC have not agreed when it would take effect. This page tracks minimum wage, salary and allowance news for Nigerian workers.
Minimum wage and allowances at a glance
| Item | Amount | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| National minimum wage | ₦70,000 per month | Signed into law in 2024; statutory review due in 2027 | Read |
| FG transport allowance | ₦70,000 per month for six months | For public service workers from November 2026, agreed with the NLC on October 27, 2026 | Read |
| Peculiar allowance arrears | Paid in three monthly instalments | Arrears from May 1, 2026, under the same FG–NLC agreement | Read |
| New minimum wage talks | Committee to begin meetings | FG and NLC have not agreed on an effective date for a new minimum wage | Read |
| TUC demand | ₦300,000 per month | For the lowest-paid worker; TUC rejected the ₦70,000 award as temporary | Read |
| Public servants (JNPSNC) demand | At least ₦500,000 per month | New national minimum wage from 2027 | Read |
Timeline
- 28 Oct 2026: TUC rejects the ₦70,000 wage award and demands ₦300,000 for the lowest-paid worker. Read
- 27 Oct 2026: FG approves a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months and sets up minimum wage talks. Read
- 22 Oct 2026: NLC and TUC place workers on red alert, setting an October 27 deadline. Read
- 9 Oct 2026: NLC demands minimum wage talks and lower petrol prices within two weeks. Read
- 7 Oct 2026: TUC says the FG can pay its lowest worker ₦200,000 or ₦400,000 without a new law. Read
- 2 Oct 2026: Public servants begin a three-day warning strike, demanding at least ₦500,000 from 2027. Read
- 7 Aug 2026: NLC says inflation has eroded the ₦70,000 minimum wage and calls for a review. Read
State salary updates
- Delta: 13th-month salary for public servants signed into law. Read
- Delta: New salary structure for tertiary institution workers. Read
- Kebbi: ₦75,000 minimum wage for 17,620 teachers from October 2026. Read
- Yobe: New salary structure for top civil servants. Read
- Kwara: Higher allowances for nurses and allied health workers. Read
Federal payroll
The Accountant-General’s office has introduced stricter checks before new federal workers are added to the IPPIS payroll, as personnel costs reached ₦1.96tn in the first quarter of 2026. Read more.
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Minimum wage in Nigeria: frequently asked questions
What is the minimum wage in Nigeria now?
The national minimum wage is ₦70,000 per month, signed into law in 2024. A statutory review is due in 2027.
Will there be a new minimum wage?
The FG and NLC agreed on October 27, 2026, that a minimum wage negotiation committee would begin meetings immediately, but they did not agree on when a new minimum wage would take effect.
What is the ₦70,000 transport allowance?
The FG approved a ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for public service workers for six months from November 2026. It is separate from the minimum wage.
How much are labour unions demanding?
TUC wants ₦300,000 per month for the lowest-paid worker. The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council has demanded a new minimum wage of at least ₦500,000 from 2027.
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