How much you will earn in your first job is dependent on some factors like your skills, the experience you have been able to gather, your negotiation skills, etc.

Gone are the days when companies display their salary structures publicly and when getting a university degree guarantees a high earning power. These days, the job market is more skill-based, this means that the more in-demand skills you have, the more you may earn.

We surveyed to help you know what you would earn on your first job as a Nigerian. According to the survey, the average first monthly salary an employed Nigerian Graduate will likely earn is N47, 223.

You can earn more than this depending on your qualification, the industry, your skills, etc. The company that you eventually work for will also affect what you will earn in your first salary. You can search for salaries of entry-level staff in any company of your choice on mysalaryscale.com.