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The phrase “Naija no dey carry last” has been evident in football recently as there has been an influx of Nigerian footballers playing abroad. Football is the most popular sport in Nigeria with millions of fans supporting their clubs abroad. Nigeria has always been home to incredible football talent and as more and more amazing young footballers have been showing themselves in recent years, the weekly wages of Nigerian footballers have increased.
The huge wages paid to Nigerian footballers come as no surprise as the impact of the players on these teams is evident. Aside from the high wages they earn, Naija footballers are traded for a huge sum of money. In the summer of 2020, Victor Oshimen became the most expensive African footballer of all time when he joined Napoli from Lille for a plus of over $80m. Hardly a top European league without a Nigerian footballer playing at a high level and earning high wages. A good sign for the Super Eagles, as the national team roster is now full of top talent.
We decided to go on an adventure to unveil the highest paid footballers from Nigeria who are also featured in best football predictions find weather on Takebet Nigeria. We have searched all the leagues Nigerian players compete in, from European leagues like English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Bundesliga to other top leagues.
Let’s dive into the list of the highest paid soccer players from Nigeria.
Odion Ighalo – Forward, Al-Hilal – $170,000 (last known)
Odion Ighalo is one of the most popular Nigerian players. The forward became the first Nigeria international to play for Manchester United after being loaned out by Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua in January 2020. Odion Ighalo scored five goals in 23 games before returning to Shanghai Shenhua at the end of his loan.
The Nigeria international joined Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab in 2021 from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua. Ighalo scored 10 league goals in 19 games for Shanghai Shenhua. Odion debuted in 2005 and moved to Europe in 2008 where he joined Udinese. The Nigeria international joined Watford in the 2014/15 season and scored 36 league goals in 90 games for the club.
Odion Ighalo represented the Super Eagles during the 2018 World Cup. The Nigeria international holds the record for most goals scored in a single Africa Cup of Nations with seven goals in 2019.
Ighalo earned $170,000 a week in Al Shabab. Odion Ighalo joins Al-Hilal, another Saudi football club, after AFCON 2021. His salary at the new club is currently unknown, but the forward is sure to keep his first place.
Victor Osimhen – Forward, Napoli – $110,000
Victor Osimhen is currently one of the best strikers in Europe. The Nigeria international has been amazing for Napoli this season after a slow start in life at the Italian club. Victor Osimhen became the most expensive African forward in history after joining Napoli from Lille in a winter 2020 transfer for around $80m.
The Napoli forward has scored 19 goals in 45 games for the Italian side. Osimhen had an incredible rise to fame as he was unable to join Zulte Waregem or Club Brugge in his early days due to malaria. Victor was in Nigeria’s U-17 team that won the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The Nigeria international won the tournament’s Golden Boot by scoring 10 goals. He also won the Silver Ball Award during the tournament.
Osimhen missed out on the 2018 World Cup squad. In 2017 he made his debut for the national team. The Nigeria international was in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations squad and has been shining ever since. He has scored 10 goals in 18 games for the national team.
Victor is currently playing in Napoli and earning $110,000 a week.
Wilfred Ndidi – Midfielder, Leicester City – $100,000
Wilfred Ndidi is currently one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. The Nigeria international has been incredible since joining Leicester City from Genk in a $20m winter 2017 transfer. Ndidi has scored 10 goals in 196 games since joining the club.
The Nigeria international won the most tackles in the Premier League in the 2017/18 season (138). He also won the most tackles in the league the following 2018–19 season. Wilfred Ndidi was a key player in the side that won the 2020-21 FA Cup as they beat Chelsea by a goal to zero.
Ndidi represented Nigeria at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He made the squad for the 2018 World Cup when they were eliminated in the group stage. Ndidi also represented the Super Eagles at the 2019 and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. He has 47 caps for the Nigeria national team.
Wilfred Ndidi currently plays for Leicester City and makes $100,000 a week.
Kelechi Iheanacho – Forward, Leicester City – $80,000
Seniorman Kelz, as he is widely regarded, stepped into the limelight after an impressive performance during the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The Nigeria international won the Golden Ball award as the Super Eagles won the tournament. Iheanacho scored six goals during the competition when he won the Silver Boot.
Kelechi Iheanacho joined Manchester City in 2015. Iheanacho scored 21 goals in 64 games for Manchester City as they won the English Football League Cup. The Nigeria international joined Leicester City in the summer of 2017 for a fee of around $30m. Iheanacho was brilliant in the 2020/21 season as he scored 12 Premier League goals, beating his expected goals of 8.20.
Iheanacho represented Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup. The Leicester City forward also represented the Super Eagles at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Iheanacho has scored 12 goals in 42 appearances for the national team.
Kelechi Iheanacho currently plays for Leicester City and earns $80,000.
Alex Iwobi – Midfielder, Everton – $68,000
Alex Iwobi started his club career at Arsenal when he joined the youth team in 2004. The Nigeria international made his senior debut for Arsenal against Sheffield Wednesday in 2015.
Iwobi scored 15 goals in 149 games for Arsenal while spending four seasons with the senior team. The Nigeria international joined Everton from Arsenal in the summer of 2019 for a fee of around $45m. Iwobi won the FA Cup and two Community Shields with the Gunners. The Nigeria international has scored six goals in 80 games for Everton.
Alex made his international debut for Nigeria in 2015, although he started as a youth international for England. The Everton player has scored nine goals in 53 games for the Super Eagles. Iwobi scored the winning goal against Zambia to earn the Super Eagles a spot at the 2018 World Cup. He was at the 2018 World Cup when Nigeria were eliminated in the group stage.
Iwobi played for the Super Eagles at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigeria international was sent off in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 as the Super Eagles suffered a 1-0 loss to Tunisia.
Alex Iwobi currently plays for Everton and earns $68,000.
Victor Moses – Midfielder, Spartak Moscow – $56,000
Victor Moses was a popular player among Nigerian fans having played a huge part in Chelsea’s Premier League triumph in the 2016/17 season. The Nigeria international started his club career at Crystal Palace before joining Wigan in 2010. Chelsea signed Moses from Wigan in the summer of 2022. Moses was loaned to Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham United before returning for the 2016/17 season.
The Nigeria international became a right-back under Antonio Conte as Chelsea won the league. Moses was later loaned to various teams such as Fenerbache, Inter Millan and Spartak Moscow. The latter club signed the player permanently in July 2021. Victor Moses scored 18 goals in 128 games while playing for Chelsea. With the Blues he won the Premier League, the FA Cup and two UEFA Europa League titles.
Victor Moses scored 12 goals in 37 games for the Nigeria national team. The Spartak Moscow player was a key player in Nigeria’s triumph at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Moses played for the Super Eagles at the 2014 World Cup and the 2018 World Cup, where he scored in their 2-1 loss to Argentina.
Victor Moses currently plays for Spartak Moscow and earns $56,000.
Moses Simon – Winger, Nantes – $40,000
Moses Simon was Nigeria’s best player at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigeria international started his senior club career at AS Trencin in 2014, where he scored 17 goals in 39 games before joining Gent in 2015. Moses scored 21 goals in 136 games for Gent as he spent four seasons at the club before joining Levante. The Nigerian international won the Belgian Pro League and the Belgian Super Cup in Gent.
Moses joined Levante on loan for the 2019/20 season with an option to buy. The contract became permanent the following season when he signed a four-year deal. Moses has scored 17 goals in 85 games for Nantes.
Simon made his debut for the Super Eagles against Uganda in 2015. He has scored six goals in 45 appearances for the national team. Simon represented Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Highest Paid Nigerian Footballer
Who is the highest paid soccer player in Nigeria?
Odion Ighalo is the highest paid Nigerian footballer. Ighalo joined Al Shabab from Shanghai Shenhua in January 2020, where he was paid $402,000. The Nigeria international became the first player to play for Manchester United after taking a pay cut and being paid $200,000 to join the club on loan.
The Nigeria international was paid $170,000 at Al Shabab and is believed to remain in the same salary range at his new Saudi club Al-Hilal, which he joins after AFCON 2021.
Who is the richest Nigerian soccer player overall?
John Obi Mikel is the richest Nigerian footballer with a net worth of around $57 million. The Nigeria international is one of the greatest footballers in the country’s history. Mike Obi made his fortune playing for Chelsea in the Premier League. He spent 11 seasons at Chelsea, where he scored six goals in 372 games for the club. Mikel won two Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League, one UEFA Europa League, three FA Cups, one English Football League Cup and one FA Community Shield title during his time at Chelsea.
Mikel Obi is currently a free agent after his contract with Kuwait SC was terminated just four months after joining the club.
Who is the most expensive footballer from Nigeria?
Victor Osimhen is the most expensive Nigerian footballer. Osimhen joined Napoli in 2020 for a fee of around $80m from Lille after scoring 18 goals in 38 games for the French club. The Nigeria international has scored 19 goals in 45 games for Napoli. Osimhen earns $110,000 a week in Napoli.
