Economic crunch: Many employers now prefer commission-based salaries 

Vanguard News | 21-09-2026 05:54am |

Nigerian employers are increasingly adopting commission-based salary structures in response to economic pressures. The shift is driven by soaring operational costs, high inflation, and reduced consumer purchasing power. Businesses across retail, tech startups, and manufacturing are moving workers entirely or partially to commission-based pay, transferring the risk of low sales to employees. A senior official noted that maintaining a high wage bill is no longer sustainable.

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