Animal Scientist Salary in Nigeria

This article would provide you information on animal scientist salary in Nigeria. 

Without wasting much of your time, let’s have a glance at who animal scientists are and what they do. 

Who is an Animal Scientist?

If you are not a vegetarian, you have probably eaten lots of meat, eggs, etc. All of these products are from animals. They contribute immensely as nutrients to the body and are very delicious. Asides this, these products have economic value and contribute immensely to the national output of Nigeria.

Animal scientists invest their time rearing animals.

Animal scientists think of new procedures or methods that will yield to the high productivity of farm animals that would be beneficial to meet the increasing demands of animal products in Nigeria.

Major factors that Influence Animal Scientist Salary in Nigeria

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

1.     Place of Employment

2.     Educational qualification

3.     Years of Experience

Animal Scientist Salary in Nigeria According to their Place of Employments

This article does not present many employment opportunities for animal scientists in Nigeria. This, however, does not imply that animal scientists in Nigeria lack employment opportunities.

For instance, as a commercial farmer, animal scientists can be employed by commercial goat farms, bee farms, poultry, fish farm, and many others.

Some employment opportunities available for animal scientist in Nigeria include;

·        Commercial farm

·        Tertiary institution

·        Government agencies

·        Secondary schools

See below summary data of animal scientists’ salaries in Nigeria according to their place of employment.

Place of Employment	Monthly Animal Scientist Salaries	Annual Animal Scientist Salaries
Commercial Farms	N50, 000 to N150, 000	N600, 000 to N1,800, 000
Tertiary Institutions	N80, 000 to N500, 000	N960, 000 to N6, 000, 000
Government Agencies	N80, 000 to N250, 000	N960, 000 to N3, 000, 000
Secondary Schools	N30, 000 to N80, 000	N360, 000 to N960, 000

Animal Scientist Salary in Nigeria according to Educational Qualification

See summary data of Animal Scientists’ salaries in Nigeria;

Educational Qualifications	Monthly Animal Scientist Salary	Annual Animal Scientist Salary
Fresh Graduates	N30, 000 to N80, 000	N360, 000 to N960, 000
Master’s Degree Holders	N80, 000 to N250, 000	N960, 000 to N3, 000, 000
Ph.D. Holders	N250, 000 to N500, 000	N3, 000, 000 to N6, 000, 000

Animal Scientist Salary in Nigeria According to Experience

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

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

Years of Experience	Low end Salary	High End Salary
<5	N30, 000	N80, 000
<10	N80, 000	N250, 000
>10	N150, 000	N400, 000

Top Industries |Place of Employment for Animal Scientist in Nigeria for High Salary

1.     Tertiary institutions

2.     Government agencies

Qualities Required of an Animal Scientist in Nigeria

The following qualities are required to become successful in animal science in Nigeria;

·        Passion for animals

·        Good observation skill

·        Strong practical skill

·        Ability to work successfully with a team