Sales representative jobs in Nigeria: pay, commission and how to get hired
The questions people ask before applying. One-line answer first, the full answer and its source underneath. When you are ready, the job search button is at the end.
1 OF 8How much does a sales rep job pay in Nigeria?Most ads: ₦70,000–₦250,000 a month, often plus commission.Full answer ▾
Of the 13 sales representative ads with pay on Jobberman’s first results page, 5 showed ₦70,000–₦150,000, 4 showed ₦150,000–₦250,000 and 3 showed ₦250,000–₦400,000. On MyJobMag, a Lagos (Ogba) role listed ₦100,000–₦150,000 and van sales roles in Asaba, Benin, Onitsha and Lagos listed ₦150,000–₦200,000.
Jobberman and MyJobMag job ads2 OF 8Do I need experience?Most ads ask for some. Shop and promoter jobs are the usual first step.Full answer ▾
The ads we read asked for two to four years, for example an in-store role in Abuja (OND and 2 years) and a Lagos field role (HND and 2–4 years). If you are new, search “sales attendant”, “shop assistant” or “promoter” as well: these are where many people start.
Jobberman job ads3 OF 8What qualification do I need?OND to HND in most ads; SSCE for many shop roles.Full answer ▾
Field and van sales roles commonly ask for HND or BSc, and van sales ads stress a “valid driver’s license (very important)”. Shop floor roles more often ask for SSCE.
Jobberman and MyJobMag job ads4 OF 8What are the hours?Usually 8 to 5, with daily or monthly targets.Full answer ▾
Ads list 8 to 5 working days. Field roles add travel around your territory, and one Lagos ad asked for “willingness to travel extensively”.
Jobberman job adsPay is only half the picture in sales. The next four answers cover commission, the daily work and where it leads.
Pay figures here come from real job ads on Nigerian job boards. Rules come from official sources, named under each answer.
5 OF 8How does commission work?A base salary plus a share of what you sell.Full answer ▾
Before you accept, ask for three things in writing: the base pay, the commission rate and the target. Several ads say “plus commission” or “performance bonuses”. Be careful with “commission only” roles, and never buy stock with your own money to start.
6 OF 8Is the work hard?It is target-driven, with lots of walking, standing or travel.Full answer ▾
You will talk to many customers a day and hear “no” often. People who enjoy talking, keep records and follow up do best. The upside is that good results show up in your pay.
7 OF 8Can I move up?Yes: sales supervisor roles list ₦150,000–₦250,000.Full answer ▾
Sales supervisor ads in Lagos and a territorial sales supervisor ad in Ibadan showed ₦150,000–₦250,000 a month on Jobberman.
Jobberman job ads8 OF 8How do I spot a fake sales job?You should never pay to start selling.Full answer ▾
Walk away if you are asked to pay for a form, training, a uniform, a test or a “starter kit”, promised high pay for little work, or asked for your BVN, bank PIN or OTP before you have even met the employer. Jobberman calls certification, background-check or set-up fees “a big red flag”. The EFCC has said it does not collect money from job seekers and asks people to report such requests at its nearest office or a police station.
Jobberman safe job hunting; EFCC warning reported by ICIRCompare before you apply
These jobs also hire at entry level. Each guide answers the same 8 questions.
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