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Medical Practitioner Shares How Much Resident Doctors Are Reportedly Paid Monthly, Generates Buzz

-Mixed reactions have trailed the amount that resident doctors reportedly earn monthly in the country

-This became a topic of conversation on TikTok after a medical doctor posted the appointment letter of a resident doctor and stated the monthly salary

-While some people thought the amount was fair, others faulted the salary, describing it as inadequate

A medical doctor, identified as @docdoyze on TikTok, has decried how much resident doctors are paid monthly in Nigeria. The medic posted the appointment letter of an unidentified resident doctor on the social platform.

Alleged Salary of Resident Doctors
According to @docdoyze, the monthly salary for the resident doctor is N316k. He expressed displeasure with the amount, which he considered meagre.

"Medicine na scam for this country," he wrote.
The salary he stated divided internet s.

Doctor's Comment Stirs Mixed Reactions Legit.ng has compiled some reactions below:

JahJah baby said: "This is why health professionals keep leaving and some people in the comment section are saying call to humanity first. Was it humanity that paid their fees? Is humanity paying rent? feeding? Please."

doctor_morula said: "I can’t even believe there are still doctors that do Residency program in Nigeria.It’s even better to be an Uber driver."

cyprospenxy said: "This figure is not the present realities. Maybe 2-3 years ago but now they are been paid well. I know a senior Reg that earns about 1.2M."

Cloud9ja said: "A resident doctor, u are paid for studying to own a certification, that will eventually make you a consultant etc,

Oliver twist." Idk 🙂‍↔️ said: "Omo this exact amount is what a particular house officer is collecting o, resident 400+ pls where are you working?"

Skykenlo said: "315k is enough for a start na. Do u know how much they pay police officers, soldiers, lawyers, nurses , etc. Doctors are the highest paid civil servants in Nigeria."

Double K pharmacy said: "U should be grateful Dr. u are being paid this amount for undergoing a training.Other professionals even in d health sector pay to obtain their specialist status. Again.Its not compulsory to do ur residency.U can as well pursue other opportunities outside d hospital."

Mikhail Ebere said: "Most of us study a course, not for ion and meeting up the demands of the profession. But for Pride/ego and greed. It's the same variance everywhere in the world. If you have not specialised and excelled in a particular area, then focus and do that. The relevance might show in the pay rise."

In a related story, Legit.ng reported that the Chairman of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals, Emem Bassey, had said that many Nigerian doctors were leaving the country for other African countries.

https://www.legit.ng/people/1654903-medical-practitioner-shares-how-resident-doctors-reportedly-paid-monthly-generates-buzz/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKSzv1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjsLn0lrJFGXtXt7893anjK7imJjUJm7DVnV95rKongPqe59I8VsfXOSMbh__aem_qL_hUn33zdlNga5D1MQ5SA

Doctor Who Relocated Abroad Says He Was Receiving N189k as Monthly Salary While in Nigeria

-A Nigerian medic in the diaspora has opened up about how much he received every month when he was still in Nigeria

-According to the doctor, leaving the country was the best decision he took and expressed delight he did it on time

-Mixed reactions trailed the doctor's post as some people dragged him for his assertion, while others ed him

A doctor based overseas has revealed how much he was paid monthly when he practiced in Nigeria. In a TikTok post, the doctor, @drpapaz, said he received N189k as salary.

Looking back on his decision to leave Nigeria, the doctor said he made the right decision. He added that he was glad he did it on time.

The amount the doctor mentioned triggered mixed reactions on social media. Some people came to his defence as they decried the poor remuneration for medics in the country.
His post triggered a section of netizens, while some people defended him.

NR💉💊 OLIVIA said: "Congratulations darling ♥️, happy for u, no mimd all this bad belle here."

Ajike said: "I can see how some people are going crazy in the comments section. They are all angry with someone who took the bold and best decision for himself. You all deserve the kind of leadership that leads u."

T. Mobolaji Johnson said: "Good you're getting big pay now but so are your bills and responsibilities bro. But, thank God."

Michael Grace MG said: "JESUS thnk God the story changed happy for u Sir the God that changed your story will visit me and family in Jesus mighty name."

Damie4enjoyment said: "Very true, however if u were born here there's high chance u would never become a Dr. d study fee, bad influence and everything. naija prepared us 4 greater things."

Tundey Abdul said: "Hw much did you use to study medicine in naija,can U afford to sturdy medicine in d UK."

PRINCE OLAMILEKAN said: "Above all Nigeria makes you who you are to be useful for UK. All thank to Naija for making who I am today."

https://www.legit.ng/people/1628018-doctor-relocated-receiving-n189k-monthly-salary-nigeria/

Just too small for a Medical doctors with all the years in school no wonder they are want to Japa

Is this really true! Medical doctors make una help confirm. Meanwhile, a common LGA counsellor is earning more than an average doctor. Even agbero like MC Oluomo is a big boy comparable to doctors. What a crude nation.

No resident doctor earns less than 400k in a public hospital in Nigeria as at today. Maybe the 316k excludes call duty allowance

Oh well.

Racoon:
Is this really true! Medical doctors make una help confirm. Meanwhile, a common LGA counsellor is earning more than an average doctor. Even agbero like MC Oluomo is a big boy comparable to doctors. What a crude nation.

Even, some mafiasos in New York earn more than specialist doctors. Does that make America a crude nation?

You are comparing apples to oranges.

It's worse.

Babalawos in Nigeria hen more money than medical doctors in Nigeria. They also enjoy a lot of fridge benefits from women

Racoon:
Is this really true! Medical doctors make una help confirm. Meanwhile, a common LGA counsellor is earning more than an average doctor. Even agbero like MC Oluomo is a big boy comparable to doctors. What a crude nation.

Yea that's why some people were on Strike for 13months....


Do you've anything to say to that or your fight towards a great Nigeria is one sided...

Hmm
My country, my country

Racoon:
Is this really true! Medical doctors make una help confirm. Meanwhile, a common LGA counsellor is earning more than an average doctor. Even agbero like MC Oluomo is a big boy comparable to doctors. What a crude nation.

inoki247:


Yea that's why some people were on Strike for 9 months....

13 months actually.

Jman06:
No resident doctor earns less than 400k in a public hospital in Nigeria as at today. Maybe the 316k excludes call duty allowance

You mean federal hospital?

How about State, missions and private hospitals?

Or are those working there are not considered doctors?

Doctors are overpaid if you ask me.
There's no logical explanation why Doctors should earn more than Engineers. After all, seeing a doctor doesn't guarantee one will survive an illness or die.

This is a very serious matter.

Me that read Business istration - 4 years course earned more than them..

That’s false. A resident doctor who just started residency earns about 450k, a senior reg earns almost 620k, a consultant could go as high as 800k

Goodvibes007:

13 months actually.

13months Omo how are they surviving and you will see all this defender and lover of Nigeria having blind eyes towards that...


The states worker are really suffering in this country..

It is manageable for a start. With time I believe the amount will increase when he against full position

This response is very clear and concise.
Doctors need to understand that the various parts of the body,need each other.
As health professionals,the ultimate goal should be how to achieve complete patient care not who is more superior.

Very low.

Cmanforall:


You mean federal hospital?

How about State, missions and private hospitals?

Or are those working there are not considered doctors?

Good question.
And how many doctors are taken in at any given time?

Na to use that 315k carry arsenal straight win in their champions League final with psg

Arsenals champions League final with PSG is on;;
Date
30th May 2025

Can I have a personal doctor?

People giving hot takes without thinking.
A resident is in his late 20s or early thirties when he should be getting married, buying a house or whatever project. On top of that, there will be people billing him just for being a doctor. How can he buy a car, fuel it and take care of other expenses from such a salary

Racoon:
Is this really true! Medical doctors make una help confirm. Meanwhile, a common LGA counsellor is earning more than an average doctor. Even agbero like MC Oluomo is a big boy comparable to doctors. What a crude nation.

but during obi tenure as governor, doctors went on strike for good 13 months now

So how's obi different

Nigerian doctors can be very proud . Carrying shoulder up and down with their 2003 corolla.

. one ignorant mind said, Doctors are the highest paid civil servants in Nigeria.
Lol

Imagine a P.A to a politician with ordinary NCE or WAEC will be earning more than a medical doctor. A local government ward councilor earns far more than a medical doctor.
Tomorrow the useless government will be asking them why are the doctors japa to Europe.
Nigeria government regards Motor park Agbero far more than Doctors.
Because they use them for their election.

Money no dey do this guys walahi. All their strikes basically na about money. We know say na professional career but compare that to that of teachers that is equally a professional career. You go see say the professional occupational strata of both no balance at all.

Lol... Just watch how our "Patriots" will rush into the thread foaming at the mouth, screaming that the pay is even too high for them.

...That they got trained for "free", and should be paid peanuts.


Well, there is a reason your elected leaders and politicians prefer to treat even common cold and migraine in hospitals abroad where doctors are not paid 1,000 Naira or less per hour.

...For proper context... That's less than 1 Dollar per hour.

Freelancers with only a Diploma working from home as Virtual Assistants earn at least 5 Dollars per hour, while a whole medical professional earns 5 times less while risking his health and peace of mind to save lives daily.