Nutritionist Salary in Nigeria

This article would provide you information on nutritionist salary in Nigeria. 

Without wasting much of your time, let’s have an idea of who nutritionists are and what they do. 

Who are Nutritionists?

Nutritionists are professionals that study nutrients in relation to their effect upon the human body.

Nutrition, itself is the science of food in relation to health.

Fortunately, this study has led to many career and employment opportunities for nutritionists in Nigeria.

Major factors that Influence Nutritionist Salary in Nigeria

Nutritionist Salary in Nigeria is influenced by various factors. Among these factors includes;

1.     Place of Employment

2.     Educational qualification

3.     Years of Experience

Nutritionist Salary in Nigeria According to their Place of Employments

The salaries of nutritionists in Nigeria are significantly influenced by their place of employment.

Some employment opportunities available for food nutritionists in Nigeria include;

·        Health Clinic

·        Food processing firms

·        Catering services

·        Community nutritionist

·        Institutional matron

·        Secondary schools

·        Tertiary Institutions

·        Government agencies

·        Research institute

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

Place of Employment	Monthly Nutritionists Salaries	Annual Nutritionists Salaries
Health Clinic	N80, 000 to N250, 000	N960, 000 to N3, 000, 000
Food processing firms	N100, 000 to N250, 000	N1, 200, 000 to N3, 000, 000
Catering services	N50, 000 to N80, 000	N600, 000 to N960, 000
Community nutritionist	N60, 000 to N120, 000	N720, 000 to N1, 440, 000
Institutional matron	N30, 000 to N80, 000	N360, 000 to N960, 000
Secondary schools	N30, 000 to N80, 000	N360, 000 to N960, 000
Government agencies	N80, 000 to N300, 000	N960, 000 to N3, 600, 000
Research Institute	N80, 000 to N300, 000	N960, 000 to N300, 000

Nutritionist Salary in Nigeria according to Educational Qualification

Most fresh graduates in Nutrition find employment in health clinic, food processing firms, government agencies, as a community nutritionist, institutional matrons, or in secondary schools.

However, Master’s degree holders in food nutrition are able to secure employment in tertiary institutions. They are also able to secure employment in all the places of employment for fresh graduates. By the virtue of their qualification, they would earn more than fresh graduates in food nutrition

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

See summary data of Nutritionists salaries in Nigeria;

Educational Qualifications	Monthly Nutritionist Salary	Annual Nutritionist Salary
Fresh Graduates	N30, 000 to N80, 000	N360, 000 to N960, 000
Master’s Degree Holders	N80, 000 to N300, 000	N960, 000 to N3, 600, 000
Ph.D. Holders	N250, 000 to N600, 000	N3, 000, 000 to N7, 200, 000

 

Nutritionist Salary in Nigeria According to Experience

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

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

Years of Experience	Low end Salary	High End Salary
<5	N45, 000	N80, 000
<10	N80, 000	N200, 000
>10	N120, 000	N600, 000

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

1.     Tertiary institutions

2.     Food processing firms

3.     Research institute

4.     Government agencies

Qualities Required of a Nutritionist in Nigeria

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

·        Science oriented

·        Excellent communication skill

·        Excellent writing skill

·        Strong research skill