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10 jobs hiring in Nigeria now, with pay up to ₦400,000 a month

Thanks for taking the quiz. These 10 kinds of work hire all year in Nigeria, most without a degree, and many employers hire several people at once. Pay is what real job ads list per month, checked on 21 October 2026. The top bands go to people with a few years of experience, so each guide shows the starting pay too.

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Highest pay: up to ₦400,000 a month

Driver & truck driver

Companies, logistics, haulage · Licence needed
₦70k–₦400k/monthMost ads ₦70k–₦250k. Top band: experienced truck drivers
Valid driver’s licence3 years for top pay
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Factory & farm worker

Food processing, packing, poultry · Shifts
₦70k–₦400k/monthFarm attendants ₦70k–₦150k. Machine operators up to ₦400k
SSCE or OND for many rolesHires several at once
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Sales & distribution

FMCG, van sales, field sales · Commission
₦70k–₦400k/month3 of 16 Jobberman ads at ₦250k–₦400k (HND, 2–4 years)
SSCE or OND for many rolesCommission common
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Electrician & maintenance tech

Factories, estates, hotels · Trade skill
₦70k–₦400k/monthTop band: electricians with a trade certificate and 2 years
Trade test or OND2+ years for top pay
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More jobs hiring now

These six start quickly, often with just SSCE, and pay ₦50,000 to ₦300,000 a month in current ads.

Recycling & waste worker

Recycling plants, waste firms · Machines
₦70k–₦300k/monthRecycling machine operator ad: ₦200k–₦300k (2–5 years)
SSCE or ONDGrowing under new rules
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Solar installer & technician

Homes, offices, mini-grids · Training
₦70k–₦250k/monthTechnician ads. Solar sales managers earn more
Technical trainingGrowing field
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Security guard & CCTV

Estates, offices, control rooms · Shifts
₦50k–₦250k/monthSupervisors and control-room operators: ₦150k–₦250k
SSCE minimumContracts hire in groups
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Warehouse & packaging

FMCG, factories, e-commerce · Shifts
₦70k–₦250k/month7 of 16 Jobberman warehouse ads at ₦150k–₦250k
SSCE or ONDForklift skill helps
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Office & commercial cleaner

Offices, sites, malls · Quick start
₦70k–₦150k/monthAll 16 Jobberman cleaner ads with pay
SSCE, no experienceHires all year
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Housekeeper & laundry attendant

Hotels, homes, laundries · SSCE
₦70k–₦150k/month15 of 16 ads. Housekeeping managers up to ₦250k
SSCE, little experienceHotels hire often
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Pay: salary bands in job ads on Jobberman and MyJobMag, checked 21 October 2026. “Up to ₦400,000” is the top band we saw for that kind of work, usually for 2–3 years of experience. The national minimum wage is ₦70,000 a month (National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024). Pay differs by employer, city and experience.

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