₦airaland Forum

Basic123:
.na JOHESU people

Victim mentality

Pardon9ija:
Personally I don’t believe that any professional Nurse is paid 21K in 2026. My sales reps earns 70k and above with minimum of school sat.

seanery:
NA PERSON WEY DEY SICK ANYHOW GO WITNESS THAT WITH NURSES.

IVE NEVER BEEN ADMITTED TO ANY HOSPITAL SINCE I WAS BORN.

ONLY NORMAL MALARIA I TREAT WITH TABLET, THATS ALL

franchasng:
The minimum salary a Graduate Nurse (BSN) should receive in Nigeria of today should be:

NGN350,000 starting salary for those working in the private hospital

NGN450,000 starting salary for those in the government hospital


And for Doctors, it should go like this:

NGN800,000 starting for those in private hospitals.

NGN1,500,000 starting for those in government hospitals.

NGN4,500,000 for consultants.


That's if Nigeria truly want quality healthcare

Dpharmacist:
A post by a Nigerian nurse recently caught my attention. She shared how her first salary in 2022 was just ₦21,000. After resigning from that job, she attended interviews at a specialist hospital only to be offered ₦23,000 for 12 hour shifts, a heavy patient workload, and demanding working conditions. She declined the offer and eventually accepted another position that paid modestly but treated her with dignity.

Whether every hospital pays this poorly is another discussion. Some government hospitals and well established private facilities pay significantly far more. However, it is no secret that many private hospitals across Nigeria have been accused of paying nurses wages that barely cover transportation while expecting them to work long hours under intense pressure.

The bigger issue is not just the salary.

Many nurses complain about being overworked, verbally abused, assaulted by patients or their relatives, and threatened with dismissal whenever they speak up. Add poor pay, staff shortages, and the rising cost of living, and it becomes easier to understand why so many Nigerian nurses are leaving the country.

The consequences affect all of us.

When experienced nurses leave, the remaining ones have to care for more patients. Burnout increases. Waiting times become longer. Medical errors become more likely. Eventually, patients also suffer.

No healthcare system can thrive if the people keeping it running are exhausted, underpaid, and undervalued.

Supporting nurses does not mean ignoring the challenges hospitals face. Healthcare facilities also deal with rising operating costs. However, expecting highly trained professionals to shoulder enormous responsibilities for wages that cannot sustain a decent standard of living is not a sustainable solution.

Healthcare workers deserve fair pay, safe working conditions, protection from workplace violence, and opportunities for professional growth. Patients also deserve motivated healthcare professionals who can give their best without constantly worrying about survival.

Nigeria cannot build a stronger healthcare system while treating its frontline workers as disposable.

What do you think? Should there be a minimum wage standard specifically for nurses and other healthcare professionals working in private hospitals?

Segzy19:
Rubbish! Why the large disparity in the pay?

Doctors 1.5m, nurses 450k. Can you imagine

digitalman2811:
If iam a nurse i will raise some money and travel out, so many hospitals out there are ready to employ nurses, take care of your travel and visa expenses including your dependants.

If I can't raise money to travel out, I will open a medicine store in a busy area and cash out big time.

digitalman2811:
If iam a nurse i will raise some money and travel out, so many hospitals out there are ready to employ nurses, take care of your travel and visa expenses including your dependants.

If I can't raise money to travel out, I will open a medicine store in a busy area and cash out big time.

franchasng:
The minimum salary a Graduate Nurse (BSN) should receive in Nigeria of today should be:

NGN350,000 starting salary for those working in the private hospital

NGN450,000 starting salary for those in the government hospital


And for Doctors, it should go like this:

NGN800,000 starting for those in private hospitals.

NGN1,500,000 starting for those in government hospitals.

NGN4,500,000 for consultants.


That's if Nigeria truly want quality healthcare

Dpharmacist:
A post by a Nigerian nurse recently caught my attention. She shared how her first salary in 2022 was just ₦21,000. After resigning from that job, she attended interviews at a specialist hospital only to be offered ₦23,000 for 12 hour shifts, a heavy patient workload, and demanding working conditions. She declined the offer and eventually accepted another position that paid modestly but treated her with dignity.

Whether every hospital pays this poorly is another discussion. Some government hospitals and well established private facilities pay significantly far more. However, it is no secret that many private hospitals across Nigeria have been accused of paying nurses wages that barely cover transportation while expecting them to work long hours under intense pressure.

The bigger issue is not just the salary.

Many nurses complain about being overworked, verbally abused, assaulted by patients or their relatives, and threatened with dismissal whenever they speak up. Add poor pay, staff shortages, and the rising cost of living, and it becomes easier to understand why so many Nigerian nurses are leaving the country.

The consequences affect all of us.

When experienced nurses leave, the remaining ones have to care for more patients. Burnout increases. Waiting times become longer. Medical errors become more likely. Eventually, patients also suffer.

No healthcare system can thrive if the people keeping it running are exhausted, underpaid, and undervalued.

Supporting nurses does not mean ignoring the challenges hospitals face. Healthcare facilities also deal with rising operating costs. However, expecting highly trained professionals to shoulder enormous responsibilities for wages that cannot sustain a decent standard of living is not a sustainable solution.

Healthcare workers deserve fair pay, safe working conditions, protection from workplace violence, and opportunities for professional growth. Patients also deserve motivated healthcare professionals who can give their best without constantly worrying about survival.

Nigeria cannot build a stronger healthcare system while treating its frontline workers as disposable.

What do you think? Should there be a minimum wage standard specifically for nurses and other healthcare professionals working in private hospitals?

rofanx13:
First to comment. Wow
Happy sunday

It's pathetic that we have enough money in this country to pay workers handsomely.

Just imagine the recent revelation by IMF about unbudgeted expenditures of this current administration.
They will always be quick to say that Nigeria is not rich while the money they loot can pay every citizen of 1m per annum
The earlier we all throaway out lives and save this country, the better for our unborn children

Dvdpity:
You see Nigerian health sector, doctors, nurses, medical laboratory scientist, pharmacist, radiographers, physiotherapist...they hatred between these sets of medical staff are terrifying. Who will earn higher, and who will head who...

digitalman2811:
If iam a nurse i will raise some money and travel out, so many hospitals out there are ready to employ nurses, take care of your travel and visa expenses including your dependants.

If I can't raise money to travel out, I will open a medicine store in a busy area and cash out big time.

MIKOLOWISKA:
so nurse should earn higher than doctor?

Dpharmacist:
A post by a Nigerian nurse recently caught my attention. She shared how her first salary in 2022 was just ₦21,000. After resigning from that job, she attended interviews at a specialist hospital only to be offered ₦23,000 for 12 hour shifts, a heavy patient workload, and demanding working conditions. She declined the offer and eventually accepted another position that paid modestly but treated her with dignity.

Whether every hospital pays this poorly is another discussion. Some government hospitals and well established private facilities pay significantly far more. However, it is no secret that many private hospitals across Nigeria have been accused of paying nurses wages that barely cover transportation while expecting them to work long hours under intense pressure.

The bigger issue is not just the salary.

Many nurses complain about being overworked, verbally abused, assaulted by patients or their relatives, and threatened with dismissal whenever they speak up. Add poor pay, staff shortages, and the rising cost of living, and it becomes easier to understand why so many Nigerian nurses are leaving the country.

The consequences affect all of us.

When experienced nurses leave, the remaining ones have to care for more patients. Burnout increases. Waiting times become longer. Medical errors become more likely. Eventually, patients also suffer.

No healthcare system can thrive if the people keeping it running are exhausted, underpaid, and undervalued.

Supporting nurses does not mean ignoring the challenges hospitals face. Healthcare facilities also deal with rising operating costs. However, expecting highly trained professionals to shoulder enormous responsibilities for wages that cannot sustain a decent standard of living is not a sustainable solution.

Healthcare workers deserve fair pay, safe working conditions, protection from workplace violence, and opportunities for professional growth. Patients also deserve motivated healthcare professionals who can give their best without constantly worrying about survival.

Nigeria cannot build a stronger healthcare system while treating its frontline workers as disposable.

What do you think? Should there be a minimum wage standard specifically for nurses and other healthcare professionals working in private hospitals?

kernniejay:
A prophet has no honour in his town. Let these nurses get the opportunity to travel abroad and see how they are well paid and valued there.

Waterlilly:
most naija companies don't pay well. Dem don sub-contract everything, how can you pay a married man with family #93,000

funshint:
Most big hospitals and schools are guilty of this exploitation. The Labour unions have to look into this.

franchasng:
The minimum salary a Graduate Nurse (BSN) should receive in Nigeria of today should be:

NGN350,000 starting salary for those working in the private hospital

NGN450,000 starting salary for those in the government hospital


And for Doctors, it should go like this:

NGN800,000 starting for those in private hospitals.

NGN1,500,000 starting for those in government hospitals.

NGN4,500,000 for consultants.


That's if Nigeria truly want quality healthcare

seanery:
NA PERSON WEY DEY SICK ANYHOW GO WITNESS THAT WITH NURSES.

IVE NEVER BEEN ADMITTED TO ANY HOSPITAL SINCE I WAS BORN.

ONLY NORMAL MALARIA I TREAT WITH TABLET, THATS ALL

femi4:
They need a good association just like docs

ogolemati:
what of teachers

MIKOLOWISKA:
so that what will happen

They increased pay, where do you think it will come from if not your pocket?

Will your own union also increase your salary while economy remains unproductive

Dpharmacist:
What do you think? Should there be a minimum wage standard specifically for nurses and other healthcare professionals working in private hospitals?

MIKOLOWISKA:
what of security guards and police

Dpharmacist:
A post by a Nigerian nurse recently caught my attention. She shared how her first salary in 2022 was just ₦21,000. After resigning from that job, she attended interviews at a specialist hospital only to be offered ₦23,000 for 12 hour shifts, a heavy patient workload, and demanding working conditions. She declined the offer and eventually accepted another position that paid modestly but treated her with dignity.


Speaking from experience, night nurses only come to work to sleep. Because I don't understand why they will be calling you by 2am and you would be asking unnecessary questions before seeing the patient. Sometimes they will ignore you

Whether every hospital pays this poorly is another discussion. Some government hospitals and well established private facilities pay significantly far more. However, it is no secret that many private hospitals across Nigeria have been accused of paying nurses wages that barely cover transportation while expecting them to work long hours under intense pressure.

The bigger issue is not just the salary.

Many nurses complain about being overworked, verbally abused, assaulted by patients or their relatives, and threatened with dismissal whenever they speak up. Add poor pay, staff shortages, and the rising cost of living, and it becomes easier to understand why so many Nigerian nurses are leaving the country.

The consequences affect all of us.

When experienced nurses leave, the remaining ones have to care for more patients. Burnout increases. Waiting times become longer. Medical errors become more likely. Eventually, patients also suffer.

No healthcare system can thrive if the people keeping it running are exhausted, underpaid, and undervalued.

Supporting nurses does not mean ignoring the challenges hospitals face. Healthcare facilities also deal with rising operating costs. However, expecting highly trained professionals to shoulder enormous responsibilities for wages that cannot sustain a decent standard of living is not a sustainable solution.

Healthcare workers deserve fair pay, safe working conditions, protection from workplace violence, and opportunities for professional growth. Patients also deserve motivated healthcare professionals who can give their best without constantly worrying about survival.

Nigeria cannot build a stronger healthcare system while treating its frontline workers as disposable.

What do you think? Should there be a minimum wage standard specifically for nurses and other healthcare professionals working in private hospitals?

MIKOLOWISKA:
can the economy afford it?

Can you pay for the services if they hike up their pay that high?