Federal Civil Service Remuneration and Salary in Nigeria: An Overview of Structural Change

Abstract

In Nigeria, civil service remuneration and salaries have been a bone of contention between federal government and other stakeholders. The study reviewed the remuneration and salary structure of federal civil service in Nigeria.  This is designed by comparing it with 2007 and 2019 and relating it to growth in inflation.  The study discovered that grade 1 salary level grew at 169% from 2007 to 2019(which is still applicable in March 2023). However, the inflation rate grew by 214% from 2007 to 2022. The study evaluates the challenges regarding remuneration and salary structure of federal civil service.  The study concludes that the poor salary structure of civil servants in Nigeria is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach to address. This includes tackling corruption and mismanagement, implementing reforms to improve working conditions and career prospects, and addressing broader economic challenges to improve the purchasing power of civil servants' salaries.

Keywords: Remuneration, Salaries, Federal Civil Service, Nigeria, Inflation