{Free pay calculator}
Your USD pay in NGN, after fees.
$5 an hour full time is about NGN 1,178,590 a month.
1 USD = 1,359.91 NGN
Per month
$867
NGN 1,178,590
- Per week
- $200NGN 271,982
- Per year
- $10,400NGN 14,143,084
In your bank
PayoneerBest
2% fee
NGN 1,155,019
$849
Upwork or Deel to your bank
2% + $1 fee
NGN 1,153,659
$848
Bank wire (SWIFT)
3% + $35 fee
NGN 1,095,636
$806
Wise
Often unavailable here
NGN 1,170,340
$861
{Full time, 40 hours a week}
Hourly rates in NGN.
| Hourly | Monthly | Monthly | Yearly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3 | $520 | NGN 707,154 | NGN 8,485,850 | |
| $4 | $693 | NGN 942,872 | NGN 11,314,467 | |
| $5 | $867 | NGN 1,178,590 | NGN 14,143,084 | |
| $6 | $1,040 | NGN 1,414,308 | NGN 16,971,701 | |
| $7 | $1,213 | NGN 1,650,026 | NGN 19,800,317 | |
| $8 | $1,387 | NGN 1,885,745 | NGN 22,628,934 | |
| $10 | $1,733 | NGN 2,357,181 | NGN 28,286,168 | |
| $12 | $2,080 | NGN 2,828,617 | NGN 33,943,401 | |
| $15 | $2,600 | NGN 3,535,771 | NGN 42,429,251 | |
| $20 | $3,467 | NGN 4,714,361 | NGN 56,572,335 |
{Getting paid}
Four ways the money reaches you.
Payoneer
2%
Keep $980 of $1,000
Wise
0.7%
Keep $993 of $1,000
Upwork or Deel to your bank
2% + $1
Keep $979 of $1,000
Bank wire (SWIFT)
3% + $35
Keep $935 of $1,000
Payoneer pays out to Nigerian banks in naira at its own rate. Many freelancers keep part of their pay in USD in a domiciliary account.
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Good to know.
How much is $5 an hour in NGN per month?
Full time at 40 hours a week, $5 an hour is about $867 a month, or NGN 1,178,590 at today's market rate. After Payoneer's typical 2% fee, about NGN 1,155,019 lands in your account.
Is $5 an hour a good salary in Nigeria?
Compare the monthly figure in NGN with local salaries for similar work. For many remote customer service roles open to people in Nigeria, $4 to $8 an hour is a common range, and experience, languages and night shifts all push it higher.
What is the cheapest way to receive USD from abroad?
It depends on the country and the provider. Services that convert close to the market rate are usually cheapest where they can open an account for you, and Payoneer is available almost everywhere. Bank wires are the most expensive for small, regular amounts because of the fixed fee on each transfer. The calculator above compares them for your rate.
Why do I get less than the Google exchange rate?
Google shows the market rate. Payment providers and banks convert at their own rate, slightly worse, and that gap is usually most of what you pay. Compare what actually lands in your account, not the advertised fee.
Is the calculator's fee data exact?
No. They're typical published fees, checked in October 2026, and each provider changes its prices by country and amount. Click Edit fees to put in what your provider charges you.
Does this include tax?
No. Tax on foreign income depends on your country and status, so the figures are before tax. Check your local rules or ask an accountant.