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Lowest Income in Nigeria

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest income

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Lowest Income — Nigeria

1 Imota 05 $2,200
2 Aiyetoro 05 $2,200
3 Dankalwa 44 $2,200
4 Ijebu-Ife 16 $2,200
5 Bornu Yassu 27 $2,200
6 Disina 46 $2,200
7 Obolo-Eke (1) 47 $2,200
8 Gakem 22 $2,200
9 Gora 24 $2,200
10 Orerokpe 36 $2,200
11 Yanda Bayo 46 $2,200
12 Dabai 40 $2,200
13 Boi 46 $2,200
14 Bununu 46 $2,200
15 Akko 55 $2,200
16 Adani 47 $2,200
17 Ukata 31 $2,200
18 Kwali 11 $2,200
19 Dengi 49 $2,200
20 Mayo-Belwa 35 $2,200
21 Omuo-Ekiti 54 $2,200
22 Shaffa 27 $2,200
23 Dankama 24 $2,200
24 Ake-Eze 47 $2,200
25 Gwaram 46 $2,200
26 Lame 46 $2,200
27 Binji 51 $2,200
28 Gulma 40 $2,200
29 Abocho 41 $2,200
30 Riti 43 $2,200
31 Yajiwa 27 $2,200
32 Jikamshi 24 $2,200
33 Bagudo 40 $2,200
34 Abraka 36 $2,200
35 Kusheriki 31 $2,200
36 Amassoma 52 $2,200
37 Akankpa 22 $2,200
38 Gwio Kura 44 $2,200
39 Tokombere 27 $2,200
40 Yamrat 46 $2,200
41 Dadiya 55 $2,200
42 Saminaka 23 $2,200
43 Gwasoro 30 $2,200
44 Babura 39 $2,200
45 Ikem 47 $2,200
46 Patani 36 $2,200
47 Illushi 37 $2,200
48 New Shagunnu 31 $2,200
49 Lajere 44 $2,200
50 Kende 40 $2,200
51 Dass 46 $2,200
52 Batsari 24 $2,200
53 Shanga 40 $2,200
54 Idiroko 16 $2,200
55 Zadawa 46 $2,200
56 Mando 23 $2,200
57 Kuta 31 $2,200
58 Dan Sadau 57 $2,200
59 Ifon 48 $2,200
60 Ilare 48 $2,200
61 Konkwesso 31 $2,200
62 Yandev 26 $2,200
63 Iho 28 $2,200
64 Hinna 55 $2,200
65 Mashi 24 $2,200
66 Dan Gora 29 $2,200
67 Siluko 37 $2,200
68 Suya 30 $2,200
69 Duku 31 $2,200
70 Samamiya 39 $2,200
71 Ngurore 35 $2,200
72 Wasagu 40 $2,200
73 Kwolla 49 $2,200
74 Adoru 41 $2,200
75 Isara 16 $2,200
76 Sade 46 $2,200
77 Badeggi 31 $2,200
78 Umunede 36 $2,200
79 Bena 40 $2,200
80 Bomadi 36 $2,200
81 Hunkuyi 23 $2,200
82 Kibiya 29 $2,200
83 Owode 16 $2,200
84 Orodo 28 $2,200
85 Ochobo 26 $2,200
86 Auna 31 $2,200
87 Agbabu 48 $2,200
88 Bokani 31 $2,200
89 Imeko 16 $2,200
90 Rabah 51 $2,200
91 Igabi 23 $2,200
92 Ruma 24 $2,200
93 Musawa 24 $2,200
94 Mberubu 47 $2,200
95 Baissa 43 $2,200
96 Dambatta 29 $2,200
97 Mahuta 40 $2,200
98 Kwatarkwashi 57 $2,200
99 Ogurugu 41 $2,200
100 Ifaki 54 $2,200

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Nigeria face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Imota has a median household income of $2,200.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. The median household in Imota earns $2,200 — 97% below the national median.
  • 2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
  • 3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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