A Nigerian man drew attention on social media after posting details of an entry-level salary offered to a university graduate at a major company in the country. The post, which was shared on the X app, showed the financial benefits attached to the role, including various allowances enjoyed by the employee.
The X user, identified as @depenking on X, uploaded a photo of what he claimed was the pay package for a BSc holder working with a particular oil company in Nigeria.
In his caption, he expressed surprise at the level of comfort such an employee enjoyed, hinting that some Nigerians were living well despite the country’s economic challenges.
“This is an entry level salary for a BSc holder in NLNG. Some people are enjoying in that same Nigeria o,” he said.
According to the photo he shared, the company provided an annual basic salary of around ten million naira, alongside several allowances. These included housing, furniture, and appliances allowances, each amounting to huge sums.
In addition, the employee was entitled to a 13th-month salary, security support, and transport benefits.
Other incentives reportedly covered annual leave, lunch provisions, sickness benefits, and even confectionary allowances.
The list also showed that the employee had access to car loans and educational subsidies for children.
Nigerians stormed the comments section to react to the viral post.
See the post below:
This is an entry level salary for a BSc holder in NLNG. Some people are enjoying in that same Nigeria o pic.twitter.com/inIFN5DAL9
— Dr Penking™🇳🇬🇦🇺 (@drpenking) October 31, 2025
