There are lots of people who want to work in oil companies right after graduation. The desire is justifiable because oil companies pay people well. In this post, we’ll be looking at the 5 best and highest paying oil companies to work for in Nigeria.
5 Best and Highest Paying Oil Companies to Work for in Nigeria
1. Total Energies
Total Energies is the highest paying oil company in Nigeria. This is why we encourage job seekers to seek jobs in this company. For this company, when you are employed, you are looking at an average annual salary of 25 million naira.
This 25 million annual salary is before tax removal. It is also subject to the position you occupy in the company, and your experience. Sometimes, too, the class of your degree and whether your degree is foreign or local is also checked. However, the salary of this company is really good.
2. Chevron
Chevron is the second highest paying oil company in Nigeria. If you are employed here, you should be looking at an average annual salary of 22 million naira before tax. Just like for Total Energies, the type of amount paid depends on your position and experience.
3. ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil is another oil company in Nigeria that pays well. If you have good degree and O’Level result, you should consider applying to this company. Master’s degree in a relevant field in this sector is an advantage. Here, you are paid 22 million naira annually before tax.
4. Agip
Agip pays well as well. There are also other benefits for working for this company. Here, you ar paid around 18 million naira annually before tax.
5. Shell
Shells pays relatively well even though people are stating that they don’t. You might not be paid as high as the employees of Total Energies but you would be paid well. 18 million naira is the average annual salary before tax as well.
Conclusion
This post has done justice to the topic of the 5 best and highest paying oil companies to work for in Nigeria. You should read well and be better informed so you know. Working for any of these companies isn’t a bad one as they pay well more than most companies. We would love to inform you that as a contract staff member you might not be paid so well, though.