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Starting your medical career in Nigeria begins with housemanship, the mandatory one-year internship for fresh medical and dental graduates. While the primary goal is clinical exposure and skill development, many doctors also consider salary differences across hospitals before choosing a center.
If you’re searching for the Top 10 best-paying hospitals for housemanship in Nigeria (2026), this guide highlights top centers that offer higher-than-average salaries, along with their competitiveness and locations.
Standard Housemanship Salary in Nigeria
On the MDCN housemanship portal, most accredited hospitals pay a standard monthly allowance of ₦267,000 for both MBBS and BDS graduates.
However, a few teaching hospitals and private institutions go above this rate, offering significantly higher salaries and attracting strong competition.
Housemanship salaries in Nigeria vary widely depending on the hospital, state, and whether the institution is public or private. According to the latest data from the Doclumina Housemanship Salary Database (2026), most hospitals on the MDCN portal still follow the baseline salary of about ₦267,000 per month (₦3.2 million annually).
However, several hospitals now pay significantly above this benchmark, making them highly competitive among new medical graduates.
Below are the highest paying hospitals for house officers in Nigeria based on the latest Doclumina reports.
1. Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital (ABUAD)
Salary: ₦430,000/month (Take Home)
Annual Salary: ₦5,160,000
Location: Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Type: Private Teaching Hospital
ABUAD Teaching Hospital currently reports the highest housemanship salary in Nigeria. The institution offers remuneration far above the national baseline, making it one of the most financially attractive housemanship centers.
2. Health Service Commission (HSC), Lagos
Salary: ~₦374,000/month
Annual Salary: ~₦4,488,000
Location: Lagos State
Competitiveness: Very High
Hospitals under the Lagos State Health Service Commission remain among the best-paying government housemanship centers. Because of the salary and Lagos location, competition is extremely intense.
3. Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)
Salary: ₦336,000/month
Annual Salary: ₦4,032,000
Location: Lagos State
Competitiveness: High
LASUTH offers strong clinical exposure and one of the highest salaries among government teaching hospitals. The hospital is known for its high patient load and structured residency training environment. (Doclumina)
4. Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH), Parklane
Salary: ~₦325,000/month
Annual Salary: ~₦3,900,000
Location: Enugu State
ESUTH Parklane is now among the top-paying housemanship centers in southeastern Nigeria. House officers benefit from competitive pay and training exposure in a busy tertiary hospital. (Doclumina)
5. Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH)
Salary: ₦316,000/month
Annual Salary: ₦3,792,000
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State
RSUTH offers both competitive remuneration and broad clinical exposure due to its large patient volume. It remains one of the best-paying centers outside Lagos.
6. University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH), Akure
Salary: ₦311,000/month
Annual Salary: ₦3,732,000
Location: Akure, Ondo State
UNIMEDTH has quickly become an attractive option for house officers by offering salaries above the national benchmark while maintaining moderate competition.
7. Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH)
Salary: ₦304,000/month
Annual Salary: ₦3,648,000
Location: Aba, Abia State
ABSUTH is another strong-paying center in southeastern Nigeria, providing both good remuneration and a high patient case mix for clinical training.
8. Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH)
Salary: ₦298,000/month
Annual Salary: ₦3,576,000
Location: Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State
EKSUTH offers salaries above the national baseline and remains a solid option for house officers seeking training in southwestern Nigeria.
9. Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals
Salary: ₦288,000/month
Annual Salary: ₦3,456,000
Location: Lagos
For doctors interested in private-sector exposure, Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals provide competitive salaries and a structured clinical training environment.
10. Evercare Hospital Lekki / St. Nicholas Hospital
Salary: ~₦285,000/month
Annual Salary: ~₦3,420,000
Location: Lagos
Both Evercare and St. Nicholas hospitals are among the highest-paying private hospitals offering housemanship training in Nigeria.
Other High-Paying Hospitals for House Officers
Several hospitals also offer salaries above the national MDCN benchmark.
| Hospital | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) | ₦283,000 |
| Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja | ₦281,000 |
| Maitama District Hospital, Abuja | ₦281,000 |
| Asaba Specialist Hospital | ₦277,000 |
| Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) | ₦274,000 |
Insight from the 2026 Salary Report
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National baseline salary: ₦267,000/month
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Typical salary range: ₦267k – ₦320k/month
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Highest reported salary: ₦430k/month (#263k + #170k (Hazard Allowance) (ABUAD Teaching Hospital)
Most hospitals listed on the MDCN Housemanship Portal still follow the federal salary structure, but a growing number of state and private hospitals now offer salaries well above the national benchmark.
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