At a glance
₦7,900first shift pay
₦75,000top shift pay
₦375,000per week at the top
10hshift length
| City | Lagos |
|---|---|
| Workplace | 🏥 General Hospital, Ikeja |
| Shift | 7 AM – 5 PM (Lagos time) |
| Working days | Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat · 5 shifts a week |
| Promotion skill | 💪 Fitness |
| Needed to join | Nothing: anyone can apply |
Career ladder & pay
Every level except the top has four grades. You join at Student Nurse I and the listed pay is what grade IV earns.
| Level | Title | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III | Grade IV | Fitness needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student Nurse | ₦7,900 | ₦8,300 | ₦8,700 | ₦9,100 | — |
| 2 | Staff Nurse | ₦15,700 | ₦16,400 | ₦17,200 | ₦18,000 | 1 |
| 3 | Senior Nurse | ₦26,300 | ₦27,600 | ₦28,900 | ₦30,200 | 3 |
| 4 | Matron | ₦39,600 | ₦41,500 | ₦43,500 | ₦45,500 | 5 |
| 5 | Chief Nursing Officer | ₦75,000 (no grades) | 7 | |||
How to get promoted
- Work shifts well until your performance reaches 100%. Each time it does, you go up a grade (I → II → III → IV) with a small raise.
- At grade IV, hitting 100% again earns a promotion to the next title, if you meet that step's targets:
| Promotion to | Fitness | Shifts at grade | Lagos Rep | Days in title | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Senior Nurse | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | |
| Matron | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14 | |
| Chief Nursing Officer | 7 | 3 | 10 | 21 | Board interview |
Train Fitness before you need it
The skill target is the one most players get stuck on. Practise at home on your days off so you are ready when
performance hits 100%. How to train Fitness →
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FAQ
How much does Nursing pay in Lagos Life?
Nursing starts at ₦7,900 per shift as Student Nurse (grade I) and tops out at ₦75,000 per shift as Chief Nursing Officer. With 5 shifts a week that's ₦39,500 to ₦375,000 a week.
How do I get promoted in Nursing?
Reach 100% performance to move up a grade. After grade IV, each promotion also needs Fitness at the level shown in the ladder (1, 3, 5, 7), a set number of shifts, and, from level 3, Lagos Rep and days in the role. The top job needs a board interview.
What time is the Nursing shift?
7 AM – 5 PM on Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat, at General Hospital in Lagos. Times are real Lagos time (WAT).