The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is a one-year mandatory service program for all Nigerian graduates under the age of 30. During their service year, corps members are posted to states other than their home states to contribute to the development of the country.
How Much is NYSC Salary Per Month?
NYSC corps members are entitled to a monthly allowance from the federal government. The federal government allowance is N33,000.
NYSC State Allowances Per Month
In addition to the federal government allowance, some states also pay additional allowances to corps members posted to their states. The amount each state government pays to corpers varies.
Here is a table of the state government allowances for NYSC corps members in 2023:
| State | Allowance per month |
|---|---|
| Abia | N0.00 |
| Adamawa | N0.00 |
| Akwa Ibom | N5,000 |
| Anambra | N8,000 (town), N8,500 (rural) |
| Bauchi | N0.00 |
| Bayelsa | N6,000 (state capital), N8,000 (outside capital), N10,000 (across the water) |
| Benue | N0.00 |
| Borno | N5,000 |
| Cross River | N0.00 |
| Delta | N5,000 |
| Ebonyi | Stopped paying since May 2019 |
| Edo | N0.00 |
| Ekiti | N0.00 |
| Enugu | N0.00 |
| FCT Abuja | N0.00 |
| Gombe | N0.00 |
| Imo | N0.00 |
| Jigawa | N5,000 (first 3 months), N10,000 (every 2 months thereafter) |
| Kaduna | N0.00 |
| Kano | N0.00 |
| Katsina | N4,000 |
| Kebbi | N2,000 |
| Kogi | N0.00 |
| Kwara | N0.00 |
| Lagos | N0.00 |
| Nasarawa | N5,000 |
| Niger | N0.00 |
| Ogun | N0.00 |
| Ondo | N0.00 |
| Osun | N5,000 |
| Oyo | N15,000 |
| Plateau | N0.00 |
| Rivers | N0.00 |
| Sokoto | N45,000 (accumulated at the end of service year) |
| Taraba | N6,000 |
| Yobe | N5,000 |
| Zamfara | N5,000 |
Note: This information is subject to change. It is always best to check with the NYSC office in your state for the most up-to-date information.
Additional Information
- The NYSC allowance is not considered taxable income in Nigeria.
- Corpers members are also entitled to other benefits, such as free medical care and transportation allowances.
