UN D-2 Salary in Ibadan, Nigeria

What an internationally recruited Director (D-2) earns at the UN in Ibadan — the global net base salary plus this duty station's 56% post adjustment and the hardship, danger and non-family allowances on top.

The UN sets one post adjustment for Nigeria rather than for each duty station, so this 56% multiplier — and the salary below — applies to Ibadan exactly as it does to Abuja.

Hardship Category D Non-Family Duty Station Post Adjustment 55.9% Cost of living 13 (US=100) HDI Rank #164

D-2 salary in Ibadan — at a glance

Internationally recruited Professional & Director (P/D) — the global USD scale plus this station's post adjustment. Recruited locally? See the GS/NO local scale.

USD 203,414
Net rem · step 1
USD 219,607
Net rem · mid
USD 239,844
Net rem · top step
USD Post adjustment +56% 10 steps Hardship D January 2026 Checked 1 Sep 2026 Non-family

Net remuneration = net base + 56% post adjustment (net base USD 130,477–USD 153,845), before hardship/danger allowances and pension.

D-2 salary scale — by step

Global net base (un_scale), effective January 2026, with the 56% post adjustment for Ibadan. Per year, USD.

StepNet basePost adj (+56%)Net remunerationEst. take-home
Step 1USD 130,477USD 72,937USD 203,414USD 173,878
Step 2USD 133,072USD 74,387USD 207,459USD 177,315
Step 3USD 135,667USD 75,838USD 211,505USD 180,753
Step 4USD 138,265USD 77,290USD 215,555USD 184,194
Step 5USD 140,864USD 78,743USD 219,607USD 187,637
Step 6USD 143,460USD 80,194USD 223,654USD 191,076
Step 7USD 146,055USD 81,645USD 227,700USD 194,513
Step 8USD 148,654USD 83,098USD 231,752USD 197,956
Step 9USD 151,249USD 84,548USD 235,797USD 201,393
Step 10USD 153,845USD 85,999USD 239,844USD 204,832

Est. take-home deducts a 7.9% UNJSPF pension and an indicative 2.5% medical premium. Indicative — the estimator below computes single/dependency rates and your exact deductions.

On top of base salary in Ibadan

Allowances an internationally recruited D-2 may receive at this duty station. Annual USD unless noted.

Post adjustmentCost-of-living multiplier on net base+56%
Hardship allowanceICSC category DUSD 19,550
Mobility incentiveFrom the 2nd assignment onwardUSD 10,350 +
Danger paySecurity-risk designationNot a danger-pay station
Non-family allowanceWhen dependants may not accompany staffUSD 19,800 / USD 7,500 single
Spouse / single-parent allowanceDependent spouse, or first child if a single parent+6% of net remuneration
Child allowancePer dependent child (flat rate)USD 2,929 / child
See these allowances explained in full for Ibadan — plus cost of living & relocation
Your Take-Home in Nigeria

An estimate for a UN post at Ibadan, Nigeria — for internationally recruited staff (Professional P / D, in US dollars) or locally recruited staff (General Service / National Officer, local scale).

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Indicative estimate — excludes rental subsidy, education grant and settling-in. Professional (P/D) pay is in US dollars; GS/NO on the local scale in local currency. For information only — not official advice.

Other Professional grades in Ibadan

Same duty station, different grade — see the full scale for each.

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Frequently asked

What is the D-2 salary at the UN in Ibadan?

A Director D-2 in Ibadan, Nigeria has a net base salary of about USD 130,477 (step 1) to USD 153,845 (top step). With the 56% post adjustment for this duty station, net remuneration is roughly USD 203,544 to USD 239,998 per year, before hardship, danger and other allowances.

How does post adjustment work for a D-2 in Ibadan?

Post adjustment equalises purchasing power across duty stations. In Ibadan it is about 56% of net base salary, added on top — so the same D-2 net base is worth more or less depending on the station's cost of living.

Is Ibadan a non-family duty station?

Yes. Dependants may not accompany staff in Ibadan; internationally recruited staff receive an additional non-family allowance (about $19,800/year with eligible dependants, $7,500 without).

What is the cost of living in Ibadan, Nigeria?

Everyday prices in Nigeria are roughly 13% of United States levels (World Bank price level index, US = 100). Post adjustment is designed to offset this. For internationally recruited (P/D) staff, our Real UN Purchasing Power estimate for Ibadan is 157/100 (New York = 100) — net pay (base + post adjustment) stretches about 57% further here than in New York.

See the Real UN Purchasing Power for Ibadan
These are UN common-system pay figures. The World Bank, IMF and NGOs and other non-UN employers posting in Ibadan set their own pay — a role here does not guarantee these figures.

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