Medical Consultant Salary in Nigeria 2026: Complete Guide to Specialist Doctor Salaries

Quick Answer

Medical consultants in Nigeria earn ₦800,000-₦3 million monthly depending on specialty, experience, location, and sector. Government consultants earn ₦800,000-₦1.5M, private hospital consultants earn ₦1.2M-₦2.5M, and consultants with private practice earn ₦2M-₦5M+. Surgical specialties typically pay 20-40% more than medical specialties.

Understanding consultant salaries helps you plan your career path, negotiate better compensation, and explore opportunities to maximize your income. This comprehensive guide breaks down exactly what medical consultants earn across Nigeria in 2026.

Average Medical Consultant Salaries by Experience

Your years as a consultant and overall medical experience significantly impact your earning potential:

Experience Level	Monthly Salary	Annual Salary	Career Stage
New Consultant (0-2 years)	₦800,000-₦1.2M	₦9.6M-₦14.4M	Early consultant
Mid-Level Consultant (3-5 years)	₦1.2M-₦1.8M	₦14.4M-₦21.6M	Established
Senior Consultant (6-10 years)	₦1.8M-₦2.5M	₦21.6M-₦30M	Expert
Chief Consultant (10+ years)	₦2.5M-₦3M	₦30M-₦36M	Leadership
Private Practice Consultant	₦2M-₦5M+	₦24M-₦60M+	Entrepreneurship

New Consultant (₦800,000-₦1.2M)

Fresh consultants who just completed their fellowship typically earn ₦800,000-₦1.2 million monthly.

What affects starting salary:

• Your specialty (surgical vs medical)
• Location (Lagos and Abuja pay more)
• Employer type (private pays better than government)
• Fellowship training institution
• Additional subspecialty training
• Research publications and academic credentials

Career focus:

• Building your reputation
• Establishing clinical expertise
• Developing your patient base
• Networking with referring doctors
• Publishing research

Mid-Level Consultant (₦1.2M-₦1.8M)

With 3-5 years as a consultant, your salary increases to ₦1.2M-₦1.8M. You've established your reputation and have a steady patient referral base.

Income sources:

• Base salary: ₦800K-₦1.2M
• Private patients: ₦300K-₦500K
• Procedures/surgeries: ₦100K-₦300K
• Consultations: ₦50K-₦150K

Senior Consultant (₦1.8M-₦2.5M)

Senior consultants with 6-10 years experience earn ₦1.8M-₦2.5M. You're recognized as an expert in your field with significant private practice income.

Income sources:

• Base salary: ₦1M-₦1.5M
• Private patients: ₦500K-₦800K
• Procedures/surgeries: ₦300K-₦500K
• Teaching/training: ₦50K-₦150K

Chief Consultant (₦2.5M-₦3M)

The highest employed consultant position, typically heading departments in teaching hospitals or large private hospitals.

Responsibilities:

• Department leadership
• Training residents and fellows
• Research and publications
• Hospital policy development
• Quality assurance

Private Practice Consultant (₦2M-₦5M+)

Consultants who establish their own specialist clinics or hospitals can earn ₦2M-₦5M+ monthly, with top performers earning ₦10M+ monthly.

Practice types:

• Solo specialist practice
• Group practice with other consultants
• Specialist hospital/clinic
• Multiple clinic locations

Learn more about starting a private practice in Nigeria and private practice management.

Medical Consultant Salaries by Specialty

Your medical specialty significantly impacts your earning potential:

Surgical Specialties (Highest Paying)

Surgical consultants typically earn 20-40% more than medical consultants due to procedure-based income:

Specialty	Government	Private Hospital	Private Practice
Neurosurgery	₦1.2M-₦1.8M	₦2M-₦3M	₦3M-₦8M+
Cardiothoracic Surgery	₦1.2M-₦1.8M	₦1.8M-₦2.8M	₦2.5M-₦7M+
Plastic Surgery	₦1M-₦1.6M	₦1.8M-₦2.8M	₦2.5M-₦6M+
Orthopedic Surgery	₦1M-₦1.6M	₦1.6M-₦2.5M	₦2M-₦5M+
General Surgery	₦900K-₦1.4M	₦1.5M-₦2.3M	₦1.8M-₦4M+
Urology	₦900K-₦1.4M	₦1.5M-₦2.3M	₦1.8M-₦4M+
ENT Surgery	₦850K-₦1.3M	₦1.4M-₦2.2M	₦1.6M-₦3.5M+
Ophthalmology	₦850K-₦1.3M	₦1.4M-₦2.2M	₦1.6M-₦3.5M+

Why surgical specialties pay more:

• Procedure-based income
• Higher risk and responsibility
• Longer training period
• Greater technical skill required
• Higher demand for services

Medical Specialties

Medical consultants earn primarily through consultations and patient management:

Specialty	Government	Private Hospital	Private Practice
Cardiology	₦1M-₦1.5M	₦1.6M-₦2.5M	₦2M-₦5M+
Gastroenterology	₦950K-₦1.4M	₦1.5M-₦2.3M	₦1.8M-₦4M+
Nephrology	₦950K-₦1.4M	₦1.5M-₦2.3M	₦1.8M-₦4M+
Pulmonology	₦900K-₦1.3M	₦1.4M-₦2.2M	₦1.6M-₦3.5M+
Endocrinology	₦900K-₦1.3M	₦1.4M-₦2.2M	₦1.6M-₦3.5M+
Rheumatology	₦850K-₦1.3M	₦1.3M-₦2.1M	₦1.5M-₦3M+
Internal Medicine	₦850K-₦1.3M	₦1.3M-₦2.1M	₦1.5M-₦3M+

Diagnostic Specialties

Diagnostic consultants earn through interpretations and procedures:

Specialty	Government	Private Hospital	Private Practice
Radiology	₦1M-₦1.5M	₦1.6M-₦2.5M	₦2M-₦5M+
Pathology	₦900K-₦1.4M	₦1.4M-₦2.2M	₦1.8M-₦4M+
Clinical Pathology	₦850K-₦1.3M	₦1.3M-₦2.1M	₦1.6M-₦3.5M+

Women & Children Specialties

Specialty	Government	Private Hospital	Private Practice
Obstetrics & Gynecology	₦1M-₦1.5M	₦1.6M-₦2.5M	₦2M-₦5M+
Pediatrics	₦900K-₦1.4M	₦1.4M-₦2.2M	₦1.6M-₦3.5M+
Neonatology	₦950K-₦1.4M	₦1.5M-₦2.3M	₦1.8M-₦4M+

Mental Health Specialties

Specialty	Government	Private Hospital	Private Practice
Psychiatry	₦900K-₦1.4M	₦1.4M-₦2.2M	₦1.8M-₦4M+
Child Psychiatry	₦950K-₦1.4M	₦1.5M-₦2.3M	₦1.8M-₦4M+

Emergency & Critical Care

Specialty	Government	Private Hospital	Private Practice
Emergency Medicine	₦900K-₦1.4M	₦1.5M-₦2.3M	₦1.8M-₦4M+
Intensive Care	₦950K-₦1.4M	₦1.5M-₦2.3M	₦1.8M-₦4M+
Anesthesiology	₦1M-₦1.5M	₦1.6M-₦2.5M	₦2M-₦4.5M+

Specialty selection tip: Choose based on interest first, but understand that surgical and procedural specialties offer higher income potential, especially in private practice.

Medical Consultant Salaries by Location

Location dramatically impacts consultant earning potential:

Lagos (Highest Paying)

Lagos offers the highest consultant salaries due to higher cost of living, greater demand, and more private hospitals:

• New Consultant: ₦1M-₦1.5M
• Mid-Level Consultant: ₦1.5M-₦2.2M
• Senior Consultant: ₦2.2M-₦3M
• Private Practice: ₦2.5M-₦8M+

Why Lagos pays more:

• Highest concentration of private hospitals
• Largest patient population
• Higher consultation fees (₦30K-₦100K vs ₦15K-₦50K elsewhere)
• More procedure opportunities
• Greater competition for talent
• Higher cost of living

Top-paying Lagos hospitals:

• Eko Hospital
• Reddington Hospital
• Lagoon Hospital
• St. Nicholas Hospital
• Cedarcrest Hospital

Abuja (Second Highest)

The capital city offers competitive consultant salaries:

• New Consultant: ₦900K-₦1.3M
• Mid-Level Consultant: ₦1.3M-₦2M
• Senior Consultant: ₦2M-₦2.7M
• Private Practice: ₦2M-₦6M+

Abuja advantages:

• Government and diplomatic clientele
• Growing private healthcare sector
• Lower competition than Lagos
• Good work-life balance

Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt offers good salaries with lower living costs:

• New Consultant: ₦850K-₦1.2M
• Mid-Level Consultant: ₦1.2M-₦1.8M
• Senior Consultant: ₦1.8M-₦2.5M
• Private Practice: ₦1.8M-₦5M+

Other Major Cities

Cities like Ibadan, Kano, Enugu, and Kaduna typically offer:

• New Consultant: ₦800K-₦1.1M
• Mid-Level Consultant: ₦1.1M-₦1.6M
• Senior Consultant: ₦1.6M-₦2.2M
• Private Practice: ₦1.5M-₦4M+

Location strategy: Many consultants start in Lagos or Abuja for higher salaries and better training, then return to their home states to establish private practices where competition is lower and they have community connections.

Medical Consultant Salaries by Sector

The sector you work in significantly affects your earning potential and work-life balance:

Government Teaching Hospitals (CONMESS Scale)

Government consultants follow the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure:

• CONMESS 5 (New Consultant): ₦800,000-₦1M
• CONMESS 6 (Mid-Level): ₦1M-₦1.3M
• CONMESS 7 (Senior): ₦1.3M-₦1.6M
• CONMESS 8 (Chief Consultant): ₦1.6M-₦2M

Pros:

• Job security
• Pension benefits
• Academic opportunities
• Training residents
• Research opportunities
• Regular (though sometimes delayed) salary

Cons:

• Lower salaries than private sector
• Salary delays in some states
• Limited private practice time
• Bureaucratic environment
• Heavy workload
• Aging infrastructure

Private practice allowance: Most teaching hospitals allow consultants to see private patients 1-2 days per week, adding ₦300K-₦800K monthly.

Private Hospitals

Private hospitals pay 50-100% more than government:

• New Consultant: ₦1.2M-₦1.8M
• Mid-Level Consultant: ₦1.8M-₦2.5M
• Senior Consultant: ₦2.5M-₦3.5M
• Chief Consultant: ₦3M-₦4M

Pros:

• Higher salaries
• Performance bonuses
• Modern facilities
• Better equipment
• Professional environment
• Faster career progression

Cons:

• Less job security
• Higher performance pressure
• Longer working hours
• Limited academic opportunities
• Fewer training opportunities

Top-paying private hospitals:

• Eko Hospital (Lagos)
• Reddington Hospital (Lagos)
• Lagoon Hospital (Lagos)
• Cedarcrest Hospital (Abuja)
• St. Nicholas Hospital (Lagos)

International Organizations and NGOs

International health organizations offer competitive packages:

• New Consultant: ₦1.5M-₦2.2M
• Mid-Level Consultant: ₦2.2M-₦3M
• Senior Consultant: ₦3M-₦4M

Additional benefits:

• Housing allowance (₦300K-₦800K)
• Transportation (₦200K-₦500K)
• International health insurance
• International training opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Education allowance for children

Organizations:

• WHO
• MSF (Doctors Without Borders)
• UNICEF
• Clinton Health Access Initiative
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation projects

Private Practice (Highest Income Potential)

Consultants with their own practices earn the most:

• Solo practice: ₦2M-₦5M monthly
• Group practice: ₦3M-₦8M monthly
• Specialist hospital: ₦5M-₦15M+ monthly

Income breakdown (successful private practice):

• Consultations (20-40 patients/week @ ₦30K-₦80K): ₦2.4M-₦12.8M/month
• Procedures/surgeries: ₦500K-₦3M/month
• Hospital admissions: ₦300K-₦2M/month
• Diagnostic services: ₦200K-₦1M/month

Starting costs: ₦5M-₦50M depending on specialty and scale.

Learn more about setting up a specialist clinic and private practice management software.

How to Maximize Your Consultant Income in 2026

While employed consultant salaries have limits, there are proven strategies to significantly increase your income:

1. Build a Strong Private Practice

Private practice offers the highest income potential for consultants:

Start small while employed:

• See private patients 1-2 days per week
• Build your reputation and patient base
• Reinvest earnings into equipment and marketing
• Transition to full-time when ready

Income progression:

• Year 1: ₦300K-₦600K/month (part-time)
• Year 2: ₦600K-₦1.2M/month (growing)
• Year 3: ₦1.2M-₦2.5M/month (established)
• Year 5+: ₦2.5M-₦8M+/month (thriving)

Keys to successful private practice:

• Excellent patient care and outcomes
• Professional communication
• Modern facilities and equipment
• Efficient practice management
• Strong referral network
• Online presence and reputation

Essential tools for private practice:

Use ClinikEHR to manage your consultant practice efficiently. ClinikEHR is specifically designed for specialist practices and offers:

• Patient Management: Comprehensive digital records for all your patients
• Appointment Scheduling: Automated booking system with SMS reminders
• Clinical Documentation: Specialty-specific templates for consultations and procedures
• Billing & Invoicing: Professional invoicing with insurance claim support
• Referral Management: Track referring doctors and send reports automatically
• Analytics: Monitor your practice performance and revenue
• HIPAA Compliance: Secure patient data storage

Pricing: Free for your first 30 patients, then affordable plans starting at ₦15,000/month. Much cheaper than hiring administrative staff.

Visit ClinikEHR Features to see how it can streamline your specialist practice.

2. Offer High-Value Procedures and Services

Procedure-based income significantly boosts consultant earnings:

Surgical consultants:

• Perform procedures at multiple hospitals
• Offer specialized/advanced procedures
• Develop signature procedures
• Train other surgeons (paid workshops)

Medical consultants:

• Offer specialized diagnostic procedures
• Provide second opinion services
• Develop treatment protocols
• Offer executive health assessments

Procedure income examples:

• Endoscopy: ₦50K-₦150K per procedure
• Minor surgery: ₦100K-₦300K per procedure
• Major surgery: ₦500K-₦2M per procedure
• Specialized procedures: ₦1M-₦5M per procedure

3. Develop Multiple Income Streams

Successful consultants diversify their income:

Teaching and Training (₦200K-₦1M/month):

• Teach at medical schools
• Train residents and fellows
• Conduct CME workshops
• Online medical courses
• International training programs

Medical Writing and Consulting (₦150K-₦800K/month):

• Write medical textbooks and articles
• Pharmaceutical consulting
• Medical device consulting
• Expert witness services
• Healthcare policy consulting

Telemedicine (₦300K-₦1.5M/month):

• Online consultations
• Second opinion services
• International patients
• Corporate health programs
• Subscription-based care

Learn more about telemedicine practice setup and telehealth platforms.

Medical Entrepreneurship (₦500K-₦5M+/month):

• Diagnostic centers
• Specialist hospitals
• Medical equipment supply
• Healthcare technology
• Health insurance products

Read our guide on side hustles for doctors for more income ideas.

4. Negotiate Better Compensation

Don't accept the first offer - negotiate:

What to negotiate:

• Base salary (aim for 20-30% above initial offer)
• Performance bonuses
• Private practice time
• CME allowance
• Housing allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits

Leverage points:

• Your specialty (high-demand specialties have more leverage)
• Your experience and reputation
• Publications and research
• Training and certifications
• Competing offers
• Revenue you'll generate for the hospital

Negotiation tips:

• Research market rates thoroughly
• Document your value proposition
• Be professional but firm
• Get everything in writing
• Consider total compensation, not just salary
• Be willing to walk away

5. Build Your Professional Brand

A strong professional brand attracts more patients and opportunities:

Online presence:

• Professional website
• Active social media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram)
• Patient education content
• Video consultations and talks
• Online reviews and testimonials

Offline presence:

• Speak at medical conferences
• Publish research papers
• Media appearances (TV, radio, newspapers)
• Community health programs
• Professional associations leadership

Reputation building:

• Excellent patient outcomes
• Professional communication
• Ethical practice
• Continuing education
• Mentoring younger doctors

ROI: A strong brand can increase your patient volume by 50-200%, directly impacting your income.

Career Progression Timeline for Medical Consultants

Understanding the typical career progression helps you plan your consultant career:

Years 0-2: Foundation Phase (₦800K-₦1.2M)

Focus: Establishing your consultant practice and reputation

What to do:

• Build clinical expertise in your specialty
• Develop your patient base
• Network with referring doctors
• Start seeing private patients
• Publish research papers
• Attend conferences

Income: ₦800,000-₦1.2M monthly (employed)

Private practice: ₦200K-₦500K/month (part-time)

Total income: ₦1M-₦1.7M/month

Years 3-5: Growth Phase (₦1.2M-₦1.8M)

Focus: Expanding your practice and income streams

What to do:

• Increase private practice time
• Develop specialized procedures
• Build teaching portfolio
• Expand referral network
• Consider group practice
• Invest in equipment

Income: ₦1.2M-₦1.8M monthly (employed)

Private practice: ₦500K-₦1.5M/month (active)

Total income: ₦1.7M-₦3.3M/month

Years 6-10: Expansion Phase (₦1.8M-₦2.5M)

Focus: Scaling your practice and influence

What to do:

• Consider full-time private practice
• Open your own clinic/hospital
• Hire associate consultants
• Develop multiple locations
• Expand service offerings
• Build your brand nationally

Income: ₦1.8M-₦2.5M monthly (employed)

Private practice: ₦1.5M-₦4M/month (established)

Total income: ₦3.3M-₦6.5M/month

Years 10+: Mastery Phase (₦2.5M-₦3M+)

Focus: Leadership, legacy, and wealth building

Career options:

• Chief Consultant (₦2.5M-₦3M employed)
• Successful private practice (₦3M-₦10M+)
• Specialist hospital owner (₦5M-₦20M+)
• Healthcare entrepreneur (₦5M-₦50M+)
• Medical educator/researcher (₦2M-₦5M)
• Healthcare consultant (₦3M-₦10M+)

Income: ₦2.5M-₦50M+ monthly depending on path

Wealth building: Focus on investments, real estate, and passive income streams.

Why ClinikEHR is Essential for Consultant Practice Management

Whether you're starting a part-time private practice or running a full specialist clinic, ClinikEHR provides everything you need:

For Part-Time Private Practice

Patient Management:

• Digital records for all your private patients
• Track medical history, investigations, and treatments
• Document consultations and procedures
• Access patient information anywhere

Scheduling:

• Online appointment booking
• Automated SMS reminders
• Calendar integration
• Reduce no-shows by 60%

Billing:

• Professional invoices
• Track payments
• Insurance claim support
• Financial reports

For Full-Time Specialist Practice

Clinical Documentation:

• Specialty-specific templates
• Customizable consultation forms
• Procedure documentation
• Investigation tracking
• Treatment plans

Referral Management:

• Track referring doctors
• Automated referral reports
• Build referral relationships
• Monitor referral sources

Practice Analytics:

• Revenue tracking
• Patient volume trends
• Procedure statistics
• Referral analysis
• Financial forecasting

For Specialist Hospitals

Multi-Consultant Support:

• Multiple consultant accounts
• Role-based access control
• Collaborative care
• Consultant scheduling

Hospital Management:

• Admission management
• Bed management
• Inventory control
• Staff management
• Department coordination

Financial Management:

• Revenue by consultant
• Procedure profitability
• Insurance claims
• Expense tracking
• Profit analysis

Pricing for Consultants

Free Tier:

• First 30 patients completely free
• Perfect for starting part-time practice
• All core features included
• No credit card required

Growth Plan (₦15,000/month):

• Unlimited patients
• Advanced features
• Priority support
• Mobile app access

Professional Plan (₦30,000/month):

• Everything in Growth
• Multi-user support
• Custom templates
• Advanced analytics

Enterprise Plan (₦50,000+/month):

• Everything in Professional
• Unlimited users
• Custom integrations
• Dedicated support
• White-label options

Why consultants choose ClinikEHR:

• "Saves me 15+ hours weekly on paperwork" - Dr. Adebayo, Cardiologist, Lagos
• "My private practice revenue increased 250% in one year" - Dr. Okonkwo, Orthopedic Surgeon, Abuja
• "Professional invoicing and reports impressed my patients" - Dr. Ibrahim, Gastroenterologist, Port Harcourt

Start your free trial today - no credit card required. Your first 30 patients are completely free.

Visit our pricing page for detailed plan comparisons, or explore all features to see how ClinikEHR can transform your consultant practice.

Medical Consultant vs Other Healthcare Salaries

How do consultant salaries compare to other healthcare professionals?

Profession	Entry Level	Mid-Level	Senior	Private Practice
Medical Consultant	₦800K-₦1.2M	₦1.2M-₦1.8M	₦1.8M-₦2.5M	₦2M-₦5M+
Medical Officer	₦200K-₦350K	₦350K-₦500K	₦500K-₦700K	₦800K-₦2M
Pharmacist	₦150K-₦250K	₦300K-₦450K	₦500K-₦800K	₦1M-₦5M+
Registered Nurse	₦150K-₦220K	₦220K-₦300K	₦300K-₦400K	₦500K-₦2M
Physiotherapist	₦120K-₦200K	₦250K-₦400K	₦450K-₦650K	₦800K-₦3M
Lab Scientist	₦100K-₦180K	₦220K-₦350K	₦400K-₦600K	₦700K-₦2M

Key insights:

• Consultants earn 2-4x more than other healthcare professionals
• The gap widens significantly in private practice
• Surgical consultants earn the most overall
• Private practice offers highest income potential for all professions
• Consultants have the longest training but highest earning potential

Compare with pharmacist salaries, nurse salaries, and doctor side hustles for complete healthcare salary information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the average salary for a medical consultant in Nigeria?

Medical consultants in Nigeria earn ₦800,000-₦3 million monthly depending on specialty, experience, location, and sector. Government consultants earn ₦800K-₦1.5M, private hospital consultants earn ₦1.2M-₦2.5M, and consultants with private practice earn ₦2M-₦5M+. Surgical specialties typically pay 20-40% more than medical specialties.

2. Which medical specialty pays the most in Nigeria?

Neurosurgery pays the most at ₦1.2M-₦1.8M (government) and ₦3M-₦8M+ (private practice), followed by Cardiothoracic Surgery (₦1.2M-₦7M+) and Plastic Surgery (₦1M-₦6M+). Procedural specialties like Cardiology, Radiology, and Anesthesiology also offer high earning potential at ₦1M-₦5M+.

3. Do private hospitals pay consultants more than government hospitals?

Yes, private hospitals pay 50-100% more than government hospitals. While government consultants earn ₦800K-₦2M, private hospital consultants earn ₦1.2M-₦4M for equivalent positions. However, government positions offer better job security, pension benefits, and academic opportunities.

4. How much can consultants earn from private practice?

Consultants with private practice earn ₦2M-₦5M+ monthly, with successful practices earning ₦5M-₦15M+. Part-time private practice (1-2 days/week) adds ₦300K-₦1.5M to employed income. Full-time private practice offers the highest income potential, especially for surgical and procedural specialties.

5. What is the salary difference between Lagos and other Nigerian cities?

Lagos consultants earn 20-40% more than other cities. New consultants in Lagos earn ₦1M-₦1.5M vs ₦800K-₦1.1M elsewhere. Senior consultants in Lagos earn ₦2.2M-₦3M vs ₦1.6M-₦2.2M in other cities. However, Lagos has significantly higher living costs.

6. How long does it take to become a medical consultant in Nigeria?

It takes 13-15 years total: 6 years medical school, 1 year internship, 4-6 years residency training, plus fellowship exams. After becoming a consultant, it takes another 3-5 years to establish a successful practice and reach peak earning potential.

7. Can consultants work in multiple hospitals?

Yes, most consultants work in multiple hospitals. Government consultants typically have 1-2 days for private practice. Private consultants often have privileges at 2-4 hospitals, performing procedures and seeing patients at each location. This significantly increases income potential.

8. What additional income streams do consultants have?

Consultants earn additional income from: Teaching and training (₦200K-₦1M/month), Medical writing and consulting (₦150K-₦800K/month), Telemedicine (₦300K-₦1.5M/month), Procedures at multiple hospitals (₦500K-₦3M/month), and Medical entrepreneurship (₦500K-₦5M+/month).

Conclusion

Medical consultants in Nigeria enjoy some of the highest healthcare salaries, earning ₦800,000-₦3 million monthly in employed positions and ₦2 million-₦5 million+ in private practice. Surgical and procedural specialties offer the highest income potential, especially in Lagos and Abuja.

Key takeaways:

• New consultants earn ₦800K-₦1.2M; senior consultants earn ₦1.8M-₦2.5M
• Surgical specialties pay 20-40% more than medical specialties
• Private hospitals pay 50-100% more than government
• Lagos and Abuja pay 20-40% more than other cities
• Private practice offers highest income potential (₦2M-₦5M+)
• Multiple income streams can double or triple consultant income

Your next steps:

1. Assess your current compensation against market rates
2. Develop your private practice strategy
3. Build your professional brand and referral network
4. Use ClinikEHR to manage your practice professionally
5. Diversify your income streams
6. Plan your transition to full-time private practice

Whether you're a new consultant or an established specialist, the opportunities to increase your income are significant. Many successful consultants in Nigeria now earn ₦5 million-₦15 million+ monthly by combining employed work with thriving private practices.

Ready to start or grow your consultant practice? Try ClinikEHR free for your first 30 patients - no credit card required. Join thousands of Nigerian consultants who are building profitable specialist practices.

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