Nigeria’s highest paying companies shelled out N42.6 billion to directors in 2025

Nairametrics | 02-05-2026 06:56pm |

In 2025, Nigeria's highest paying listed companies reported a total expenditure of N42.6 billion in directors' emoluments. This figure reflects a continuing trend of increasing executive compensation within the corporate sector of the country. The data underscores the financial commitments made by these companies towards their leadership, amid a broader context of rising remuneration packages in the Nigerian business landscape. The report was initially published by Nairametrics.

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