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Healthcare jobs in Nigeria

Search medical jobs in Nigeria, healthcare jobs in Nigeria, nursing jobs in Nigeria, clinical research jobs in Nigeria, with live vacancies, pay, licensing and work-authorisation guidance for Nigeria.

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319 current vacancies may match candidates in Nigeria. Regulated clinical roles require profession-specific approval, while work-authorisation eligibility depends on the employer and your circumstances.

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Open to Nigeria · $96000 – $134400/yr

Medical Chart Reviewer - Remote

Medical Chart Reviewer - Remote Location: Remote – United States Employment Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $96,000–$134,400/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $50–$70/hour Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/year. Actual e

Medical CodingChart ReviewHealthcare AIRemoteContract

Open to Nigeria · $96000 – $134400/yr

Medical Records Coder - Remote

Medical Records Coder - Remote Location: Remote – United States Employment Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $96,000–$134,400/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $50–$70/hour Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/year. Actual ea

Medical CodingRemoteHealthcare AIICD-10

Open to Nigeria · $96000 – $134400/yr

Medical Coding Author - Remote

Medical Coding Author - Remote Location: Remote – United States Employment Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $96,000–$134,400/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $50–$70/hour Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/year. Actual ea

Medical CodingAI TrainingContent AuthoringHealthcareRemote

Open to Nigeria · $115200 – $215040/yr

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: Contract Compensation: $115,200–$215,040/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $60–$112/hour English Proficiency: B2 or higher Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent bas

Medical Imaging3D SlicerSegmentationContractRemote

Open to Nigeria · $115200 – $215040/yr

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: Contract Compensation: $115,200–$215,040/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $60–$112/hour English Proficiency: B2 or higher Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent bas

Medical Imaging3D SlicerSegmentationContractRemote

Open to Nigeria · $115200 – $215040/yr

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: Contract Compensation: $115,200–$215,040/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $60–$112/hour English Proficiency: B2 or higher Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent bas

Medical Imaging3D SlicerSegmentationContractRemote

Open to Nigeria · $115200 – $215040/yr

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote

Medical Imaging & Segmentation Specialist (3D Slicer) - Remote Work Arrangement: Remote Employment Type: Contract Compensation: $115,200–$215,040/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $60–$112/hour English Proficiency: B2 or higher Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent bas

Medical Imaging3D SlicerSegmentationContractRemote

Open to Nigeria · $115200 – $134400/yr

Registered Nurse - Remote

Registered Nurse - Remote 100 Openings | Remote – United States | Contract Compensation: $115,200–$134,400/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $60–$70/hour Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/year. Actual earnings depend on hours worke

RemoteContractNursingAIClinical Annotation

Open to Nigeria · $96000 – $134400/yr

Certified Inpatient Medical Coder - Remote

Certified Inpatient Medical Coder - Remote 50 Openings | Remote – United States | Contract Compensation: $96,000–$134,400/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $50–$70/hour Minimum Availability: 10 hours/week Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 4

Medical CodingHealthcare DataRemoteContract

Open to Nigeria · $50 – $70/hr

Medical Coding Specialist - Remote

Medical Coding Specialist - Remote 50 Openings | Remote – United States | Contract Compensation: $96,000–$134,400/year equivalent Hourly Rate: $50–$70/hour Minimum Availability: 10 hours/week Annualized compensation is an illustrative equivalent based on 40 hours/week × 48 weeks/

Medical CodingInpatientRemoteContractHealthcare Data

Open to Nigeria · Competitive

Healthcare Subject Matter Expert – Remote

Healthcare Specialist – Rubric Design - Remote Location: Remote – United States Type: Contract Compensation: Up to $192,000/year equivalent Original Rate: Up to $100/hour Interview: Required Language: English Status: Hot Opportunity Annualized compensation is an illustrative equi

HealthcareAI EvaluationRubric DesignRemoteContract

Open to Nigeria · Competitive

Healthcare Subject Matter Expert – Remote

Healthcare Specialist – Rubric Design - Remote Location: Remote – United States Type: Contract Compensation: Up to $192,000/year equivalent Original Rate: Up to $100/hour Interview: Required Language: English Status: Hot Opportunity Annualized compensation is an illustrative equi

HealthcareAI EvaluationRubric DesignRemoteContract

Open to Nigeria · Competitive

Healthcare Subject Matter Expert – Remote

Healthcare Specialist – Rubric Design - Remote Location: Remote – United States Type: Contract Compensation: Up to $192,000/year equivalent Original Rate: Up to $100/hour Interview: Required Language: English Status: Hot Opportunity Annualized compensation is an illustrative equi

HealthcareAI EvaluationRubric DesignRemoteContract

Open to Nigeria · Competitive

Healthcare Subject Matter Expert – Remote

Healthcare Specialist – Rubric Design - Remote Location: Remote – United States Type: Contract Compensation: Up to $192,000/year equivalent Original Rate: Up to $100/hour Interview: Required Language: English Status: Hot Opportunity Annualized compensation is an illustrative equi

HealthcareAI EvaluationRubric DesignRemoteContract

Open to Nigeria · $45 – $90/hr

Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD) – Wet Lab & Computational Biology

Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized fi

Life SciencesResearchAI EvaluationComputational BiologyWet Lab

Open to Nigeria · $45 – $90/hr

Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD) – Wet Lab & Computational Biology

Life Sciences Research Scientist (PhD): Wet Lab & Computational Biology 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized fi

Life SciencesResearchAI EvaluationComputational BiologyWet Lab

Open to Nigeria · $45 – $90/hr

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD)

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized figures are provided for comp

BioinformaticsComputational BiologyGenomicsRemoteContract

Open to Nigeria · $45 – $90/hr

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD)

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized figures are provided for comp

BioinformaticsComputational BiologyGenomicsRemoteContract

Open to Nigeria · $45 – $90/hr

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD)

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized figures are provided for comp

BioinformaticsComputational BiologyGenomicsRemoteContract

Open to Nigeria · $45 – $90/hr

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD)

STEM Expert – Biology & Bioinformatics (PhD) 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized figures are provided for comp

BioinformaticsComputational BiologyGenomicsRemoteContract

Open to Nigeria · $45 – $90/hr

STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD)

STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD) 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized figures are provid

ChemistryComputational ChemistryAI BenchmarkingRemoteContract

Open to Nigeria · $45 – $90/hr

STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD)

STEM Expert – Chemistry & Computational Chemistry (PhD) 50 Openings | Remote – Worldwide | Independent Contractor Compensation: Illustrative annualized equivalent of $86,400–$172,800 , based on 1,920 hours per year. Listed rate: $45–$90 per hour. The annualized figures are provid

ChemistryComputational ChemistryAI BenchmarkingRemoteContract

Working in healthcare in Nigeria

Use this guide to compare live vacancies, pay guidance in NGN, professional registration through the relevant national or professional regulator for your occupation, and current work-authorisation routes for Nigeria.

Roles commonly advertised include Registered Nurse, Medical Officer, Clinical Researcher, Health Data Reviewer. Search hospitals, clinics and other healthcare employers in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, and check each remote vacancy for its stated location eligibility.

Pay varies across federal, state, private and NGO employers. Compare grade, allowances, call duties and payment terms in the written offer. Common working languages: English. Requirements differ by profession and employer, so verify them before committing to a move.

Doctor working in a hospital in Nigeria

In-demand roles in Nigeria

These role families commonly appear in healthcare searches and current vacancies.

  • Registered Nurse
  • Medical Officer
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Health Data Reviewer

Medical job searches in Nigeria

Open a career guide or browse all current vacancies for this market.

Cities hiring in Nigeria

Each city page lists its own live vacancies, pay guidance and licensing notes.

Popular healthcare job searches in Nigeria

These are the role families we track vacancies for in this market.

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Licensing and registration in Nigeria

Clinical roles in Nigeria require registration with the relevant national or professional regulator for your occupation. Start the process before applying by checking the current requirements for your profession.

Common working languages: English. For remote roles, check the vacancy's location, schedule and licensing requirements rather than assuming local registration is unnecessary.

Registration steps for Nigeria

Your exact route depends on your profession and where you trained.

  • Apply to the regulator for your profession.
  • Submit recognised training and identity documents.
  • Complete any required examination or verification.
  • Maintain a current annual practising licence.

Work authorisation for Nigeria

A job offer and a professional licence are separate approvals.

  • Nigerian citizens do not need work permission for domestic roles.
  • International applicants should secure an offer and confirm the correct work permit.
  • Complete professional registration separately.
  • Wait for immigration approval before starting work.

Documents to prepare

  • Passport or government-issued identity document
  • Degree, transcript and professional training records
  • Current registration and certificate of good standing
  • Employment references and an up-to-date healthcare CV
  • Language-test result where the regulator or visa route requires one

Check the official guidance

Sources last checked 17 September 2026. Rules and fees can change.

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