A former lecturer at Covenant University has gone viral online after revealing the heartbreak of his monthly earnings.
The Ph.D holder, identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @Engrbrimmy, disclosed that while checking his payslip in 2024, he burst into tears upon realizing he was earning only ₦133,000 per month.
He added that the amount was after deductions for accommodation, electricity, and water expenses.
“I looked at my payslip (with Ph.D) from when I was a Lecturer at Covenant University and I started crying. Man was legit earning 133k WITH A Ph.D,” the tweet read.
The tweet has since gone viral, amassing over 800,000 views and sparking heated discussions across X.
Reactions from X Users
Black Hole (@BlackHoleX): “Pretty sure that wasn’t the only school you lectured in. Many Ph.D lecturers in govt/state universities tend to take side hustles in private universities as well.”
Kolins Okonkwo (@KolinsOkonkwo): “I was HOD, with a PhD at Igbinedion University, earning 120k.”
Don Wizi (@DonWiziX): “Just imagine. How does that even fly? But you go see people dey manage cos option no dey.”
Michealis (@MichealisX): “You were most likely a Lecturer II at the time, which is usually the entry level for candidates with PhD, without teaching experience.”
The post has reignited debates about academic salaries in Nigerian universities and the challenges faced by highly qualified lecturers.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
