This report summarizes annual salaries earned by house officers across selected Nigerian hospitals, based on data collected from the Doclumina Housemanship Hospital Reviews Database (2026).
The report converts monthly house officer salaries into annual earnings to provide a clearer picture of compensation differences across hospitals.
Important Note
Most hospitals listed on the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Housemanship Portal follow the federal salary structure of approximately ₦267,000 per month, equivalent to ₦3,204,000 annually, which serves as the national baseline for house officer remuneration.
Annual House Officer Salaries (2026)
| Hospital | State | Type | Monthly Salary | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital | Ekiti | Private Teaching Hospital | ₦430,000 | ₦5,160,000 |
| Lagos State HSC Hospitals | Lagos | State | ~₦374,000 | ~₦4,488,000 |
| Lagos State University Teaching Hospital | Lagos | State Teaching Hospital | ₦336,000 | ₦4,032,000 |
| Enugu State University Teaching Hospital | Enugu | State Teaching Hospital | ₦325,000 | ₦3,900,000 |
| Rivers State University Teaching Hospital | Rivers | State Teaching Hospital | ₦316,000 | ₦3,792,000 |
| University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital | Ondo | State Teaching Hospital | ₦311,000 | ₦3,732,000 |
| Abia State University Teaching Hospital | Abia | State Teaching Hospital | ₦304,000 | ₦3,648,000 |
| Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital | Ekiti | State Teaching Hospital | ₦298,000 | ₦3,576,000 |
| Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals | Lagos | Private | ₦288,000 | ₦3,456,000 |
| Evercare Hospital Lekki | Lagos | Private | ~₦285,000 | ~₦3,420,000 |
| St Nicholas Hospital | Lagos | Private | ~₦285,000 | ~₦3,420,000 |
| Benue State University Teaching Hospital | Benue | State Teaching Hospital | ₦283,000 | ₦3,396,000 |
| Typical MDCN Portal Centres | Nationwide | Federal / Government | ₦267,000 | ₦3,204,000 |
Findings from the 2026 Report
National Baseline Salary
Most federal institutions pay approximately ₦3.2 million per year to house officers.
Highest Annual Salary
The highest reported annual salary is ₦5.16 million at ABUAD Teaching Hospital, significantly higher than the national benchmark.
Typical Annual Salary Range
Most hospitals fall within ₦3.2 million – ₦4.0 million annually.
Salary Gap vs Federal Baseline (₦3,204,000)
| Hospital | Annual Difference |
|---|---|
| ABUAD | +₦1,956,000 |
| LASUTH | +₦828,000 |
| ESUTH | +₦696,000 |
| RSUTH | +₦588,000 |
| UNIMEDTH | +₦528,000 |
| ABSUTH | +₦444,000 |
| EKSUTH | +₦372,000 |
| Iwosan Lagoon | +₦252,000 |
| BSUTH | +₦192,000 |
Trends in Housemanship Salaries in Nigeria
1. Federal Salary Structure Remains the Baseline
Most hospitals listed on the MDCN Housemanship Portal continue to follow the ₦3.2 million annual salary benchmark.
2. State Teaching Hospitals Are Increasing Pay
Several state teaching hospitals now pay ₦3.7 million – ₦4.0 million annually to attract house officers.
3. Premium Private Hospitals Are Becoming Salary Leaders
Some private teaching hospitals are offering significantly higher salaries, with ABUAD exceeding ₦5 million annually.
4. Salary Competition Among Hospitals Is Rising
The growing salary gap suggests increasing competition among hospitals to recruit house officers, particularly in major urban centres.
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