Doctorate or Ph.D. Degree Salary in Nigeria (Shocking!)

This article would give you an insight into doctorate or Ph.D. holders’ salary in Nigeria. 

Doctorate or Ph.D. Degree.

The doctorate degree or Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) is considered the highest degree attainment in any recognized academic an institution like a university in Nigeria and beyond.

The doctorate degree or Ph.D. is therefore associated with some level of honor. Doctorate or Ph.D. degree holders are referred to as Doctors with or without a job.

Yes, this is because they are considered gurus in their field and have contributed to their field significantly through research.

This surely is not an easy degree to get in Nigeria. It usually takes three to five years with an intense commitment to obtain Doctorate or Ph.D. degree in Nigeria.

Doctorate Degree or Ph.D. in Nigeria

Nigeria is a country home to different opportunities. Though, Nigeria is still far from reaching her true potential. This, therefore, entails poverty and hardship for Nigeria. As a result, scarcity of jobs has become prevalence, as many existing companies are impelled to be winding up.

The quest for a job has led so many graduates to seek to beautify their CV profiles. This has led so many to obtain a Doctorate or Ph.D. degree. Frankly speaking, it has not been only the quest of a job that has made some Nigerians fight for a Ph.D. or doctorate degree but the love for academics or learning.

Again, so many graduates find themselves working in places that demand an upgrade in their degree, subsequently in their knowledge in a bid for promotion.

 This also has led so many people to go acquire a Doctorate or Ph.D. degree.

Nigeria is home to so many Doctorate or Ph.D. degree holders. Although, they are very few when compared to the outburst of graduates in the country.

 Evidence of this is the large population of undergraduates when compared with the low population of doctorate students every year in Nigerian universities.

This implies that there are not so many doctorates or Ph.D. degree holders in Nigeria when compared to graduates.

Doctorate or Ph.D. Degree Holders and the Labor Market

Doctorate or Ph.D. degree holders are somewhat very few in the country. A majority of Doctorate or Ph.D. degree holders find themselves work in tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

This is because the Ph.D. or a doctorate degree is mostly for those with a high level of interest in academics.

The most demanding employment employers for Ph.D. or doctorate graduates are tertiary institutions. This is because tertiary institutions are the knowledge hub of the country.

Research institutes in Nigeria are next in line. They require Doctorate or Ph.D. degree holders to further or advance researches in certain field.

We also have a doctorate or Ph.D. degree holders working in corporate firms or industries like in the oil and gas, food, pharmaceutical, telecommunication, etc. industries.

Doctorate degree holders or Ph.D. degree holders working with corporate industries are quite a few in numbers.

This is because corporate institutions stress less on obtaining a Ph.D. or doctorate degree.

They rather demand their employees to fight for a Master’s degree and is professionally certified.

Some Ph.D. holders find themselves working with the government.

Average Ph.D. or Doctorate Degree Salary in Nigeria

This article was purposed to provide you with estimable information on Doctorate or Ph.D. degree salary. Ph.D. or doctorate degree holders’ salaries are mostly influenced by;

1.     Place of Employment

2.     Field of Study

3.     Additional Qualifications such as being professional certified.

In Nigeria, Ph.D. or Doctorate degree holders’ salary is between N250, 000 to N600, 000 on the average.