Zoologist salary in Nigeria (all you need to know)

Who is a Zoologist? Duties of a Zoologist and Zoologist Salary in Nigeria are all unravelled in this article.

This article is dedicated to exposing a zoologist's salary in Nigeria. Before we proceed into that, we must know who a zoologist is and their duties

 Who is a zoologist 

A zoologist is a person who studies animals and their species.

 Duties of a zoologist

A zoologist is expected to carry out the following duties;

1. They study the origin, genetics, diseases and behaviours of animals
2. Promoting conservation efforts
3. Collecting and analyzing biological data and species
4. Monitor wildlife
5. Carry out testing and lab functions
6. Care for injured or sick animals
7. Making reports and articles that explain research findings
8. Conducting and designing research projects and studies of animals.

 Zoologist Salary in Nigeria

After having an idea of some of the core duties of a zoologist, you are now ready to have an idea of the zoologist salary structure in Nigeria.

Zoologists' salaries vary depending on the educational qualifications, skills, years of experience and the size of the establishment. Places, where a zoologist can be employed, include Zoo or wildlife parks, Research institutes, Aquaculture companies, Tertiary institutions, Secondary schools, and Environmental consultancies.

ZOOLOGIST SALARY IN NIGERIA BASED ON PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Research institutes-N70000-N150000
2. Tertiary institutions-N80000-N500000
3. Secondary school-N30000-N80000
4. Environmental agencies-N70000-N120000
5. Animal nutrition companies-N50000-N150000

ZOOLOGIST SALARY IN NIGERIA BASED ON EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Fresh graduates-N40000-N80000
2. Master degree holder-N70000-N150000
3. PhD holders-N150000-N5000000

ZOOLOGIST SALARY IN NIGERIA BASED ON EXPERIENCE

1. 5 years of experience-N40000-N80000
2. 10 years of experience-N70000-N120000
3. 10 years and above-N150000-N250000

 Qualities of a zoologist

 To become a successful zoologist, the following qualities must be obtained;

1. Thinking skill
2. Good communication skills
3. Endurance and stamina
4. Time management skills
5. Listening skills

Note:The salaries listed above are not permanent and can change with time.