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-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 users.

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. Remember 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 passion 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.

-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 supported 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."

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.

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.

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....

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

Goodvibes007:
13 months actually.

Cmanforall:
You mean federal hospital?

How about State, missions and private hospitals?

Or are those working there are not considered doctors?

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.