Housemanship is a crucial phase in the journey of every medical graduate in Nigeria. It is a one-year internship program where doctors gain hands-on clinical experience before full licensure. One of the key considerations for aspiring house officers is salary. In this article, we explore housemanship salaries across different hospitals in Nigeria, highlighting the best-paying institutions and factors influencing earnings.
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Average Salary for House Officers in Nigeria
The standard salary for house officers in the housemanship portal Hospitals is ₦244,500 per month. However, salaries vary depending on the hospital, state, and ownership (federal, state, or private). Some hospitals offer significantly higher pay,.
Best Paying Hospitals for House Officers in Nigeria (2025)
GH Isolo ( Health Service Commission); Offers a monthly salary of ₦373,000. Accommodation is free, with two quarters available
General Hospital (Odan) Lagos (HSC): Offers a monthly salary of ₦373,000. Accommodation is free, with two quarters available, one with six flats (two persons per flat) and another ten-story building with 30 apartments and 30 boy’s quarters.
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH): Provides a competitive salary of #290,000. Accommodation is available but limited, with doctors’ quarters accommodating about 40-56 people, two per room. Selection is by balloting.
Asokoro District Hospital Abuja (ADH): Offers a monthly salary of ₦274,000. Accommodation is free, with two house officers sharing a room in a flat of four rooms. Each flat has a common room, kitchen, and two bathrooms.
Maitama District Hospital Abuja (MDH): Provides a monthly salary of ₦274,000. Accommodation is free, with two house officers sharing a room in a flat of four rooms. Each flat has a common room, kitchen, and two bathrooms.
Babcock University Teaching Hospital (BUTH): Offers a monthly salary of ₦260,000. Accommodation is free, with two house officers sharing a room. Each flat has a common room, kitchen, and two bathrooms.
R-Jolad Hospital Lagos: Provides a monthly salary of ₦260,000. Accommodation is free, with each house officer having a room to themselves but sharing a kitchen.
RSUTH (RIVER STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL PAYING 260K
ASH (ASABA SPECIALIST HOSPITAL ) PAYING 277K
Standard Paying Government Hospitals
These hospitals follow the MDCN-approved housemanship salary scale: #244,500
| Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hosp |
| Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Shika-Zaria |
| Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano |
| Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta |
| Federal Medical Centre, Jabi |
| Federal Medical Centre, Katsina |
| Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki |
| Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe |
| Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti |
| Federal Medical Centre Asaba |
| Federal Medical Centre Azare |
| Federal Medical Centre Bida |
| Federal Medical Centre Birnin Kebbi |
| Federal Medical Centre Birnin –Kudu |
| Federal Medical Centre Ebute-Metta |
| Federal Medical Centre Gusau |
| Federal Medical Centre Jalingo |
| Federal Medical Centre Keffi |
| Federal Medical Centre Lokoja |
| Federal Medical Centre Makurdi |
| Federal Medical Centre Nguru |
| Federal Medical Centre Owerri |
| Federal Medical Centre Owo |
| Federal Medical Centre Umuahia |
| Federal Medical Centre Yenegoa |
| Federal Medical Centre Yola |
| Jos University Teaching Hospital |
| Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi Araba |
| National Hospital, Abuja |
| Nnamdi Azikwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi |
| OAU Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife |
| Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Irrua, Edo State |
| University College Hospital, Ibadan |
| University of Abuja Teaching Hospital |
| University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City |
| University of Calabar Teaching Hospital |
| University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin |
| University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital |
| University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu |
| University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital |
| University of Uyo Teaching Hospital |
| Usmanu Danfodio Teaching Hospital, Sokoto National Obstetrics Fistula Center, Ebonyi David Umahi Federal university teaching Hospital Uburu (DUFUTH) Rasheed Shekoni University Teaching Hospital |
Private Hospitals Offering Competitive Salaries
Some private hospitals match or exceed government salaries to attract top talents:
- R JOLAD Hospital, Lagos – ₦260k
- Saint Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Island – ₦203k
- Lily Hospitals, Warri – ₦185k
