Nigeria’s N500,000 wage demand exposes why pay raises keep losing value

BusinessDay | 25-09-2026 06:00am |

Nigeria's minimum wage negotiations have highlighted how pay raises often lose value due to inflation and a weaker naira. The demand for a N500,000 minimum wage comes amid rising living costs. Previous wage settlements have resulted in higher nominal pay but reduced purchasing power for workers.

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