Understanding🇳🇬Nigeria·Work & Careers·5 min read
Understanding Nigeria's Minimum Wage
How the national minimum wage is set, who it covers, and why implementation varies by state.
Verified as of 17 July 2026
TL;DR
The National Minimum Wage is set by federal law after tripartite negotiation between government, labour and employers. All states are bound by it, but implementation and consequential adjustments to higher grades vary.
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Who sets it\nA tripartite committee (federal government, organised labour, private-sector employers) negotiates the figure. The National Assembly then enacts it into law.\n\n## Who is covered\nAll workers except those in establishments with fewer than 25 employees, part-time workers, and workers paid on commission or piece-rate.
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