Botanist Salary in Nigeria

This article is written to enlighten you on botanist salary in Nigeria.

Before we proceed, it is important you have an idea of who a botanist is and what they do. 

Who is a Botanist?

A botanist is a professional that studies botany.

Botany is the scientific study of plants and their structures.

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Major factors that Influence Botanists Salary in Nigeria

Botanist salary in Nigeria is influenced by various factors. Among these factors includes;

1.     Place of Employment

2.     Educational qualification

3.     Years of Experience

Botanist Salary in Nigeria According to their Place of Employments

The salary of botanists in Nigeria is significantly influenced by their place of employment.

Some employment opportunities available for botanists include;

1.     Tertiary institutions

2.     Botanical garden

3.     Commercial farm

4.     Secondary schools

5.     Research institute

6.     Government agencies (agriculture)

See below summary data of botanists salaries in Nigeria according to their place of employment.

Place of Employment	Monthly Botanists Salaries	Annual Botanists Salaries
Government Agencies	N80, 000 to N250, 000	N960, 000 to N3, 000, 000
Tertiary Institutions	N80, 000 to N500, 000	N960, 000 to N6, 000, 000
Botanical Garden	N50, 000 to N100, 000	N600, 000 to N1, 200, 000
Commercial Farm	N50, 000 to N150, 000	N1, 200, 000 to N1, 800, 000
Secondary Schools	N30, 000 to N80, 000	N360, 000 to N960, 000
Research Institute	N80, 000 to N250, 000	N960, 000 to N3, 000, 000

Botanist Salary in Nigeria according to Educational Qualification

Most fresh graduates in botany find employment in botanical gardens, commercial farms, and secondary schools.

However, Master’s degree holders in botany are able to secure employment in tertiary institutions, botanical gardens and commercial farms.

Meanwhile, most Ph.D. holders in botany in Nigeria are able to secure employment in tertiary institutions and research institutes.

See summary data of Botanists salaries in Nigeria;

Educational Qualifications	Monthly Botanist Salary	Annual Botanist Salary
Fresh Graduates	N30, 000 to N50, 000	N360, 000 to N600, 000
Master’s Degree Holders	N80, 000 to N120, 000	N960, 000 to N1, 440, 000
Ph.D. Holders	N200, 000 to N500, 000	N2, 400, 000 to N6, 000, 000

Botanists Salary in Nigeria According to Experience

Botanists’ salaries in Nigeria are also influenced by their years of experience.

See summary data below of botanists’ salaries in Nigeria according to their years of experience

Years of Experience	Low end Salary	High End Salary
<5	N30, 000	N80, 000
<10	N70, 000	N150, 000
>10	N150, 000	N350, 000

Top Industries |Place of Employment for Botanists in Nigeria for High Salary

1.     Tertiary institutions

2.     Government agencies

3.     Research institute

Qualities Required of a Botanist in Nigeria

The following qualities are required to become a successful botanist in Nigeria;

·        Excellent research skill

·        Strong observation skill

·        Good presentation skill

·        Science oriented

·        Practical skill