Doctor Who Moved to UK Shares How Much She Was Paid in Nigeria, Says She Felt Sad
- A female doctor who relocated to the United Kingdom reflected on her life-changing decision and compared the pay in Nigeria and her current base
- She mentioned her annual pay when she practised in Nigeria, noting that she was sad and tired at the time before she decided to relocate
- Appreciating her career growth, she disclosed that her basic salary as a doctor working in the UK is £52k (N96.6 million)
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Dr Monica, a Nigerian medical doctor who migrated to the UK, has taken to social media to reflect on her career growth and the impact of her relocation decision.
She compared her annual salary in Nigeria to what she currently earns as a medic in the UK.
Source: TikTok
"Girl bossed so hard in 2 years, I went from a sad doctor in Nigeria with an annual salary of £1200 (N2.2 million) to a doctor in the UK earning £52k (N96.6 million) as basic salary," words layered on her TikTok video read.
Doctor reflects on her relocation move
Dr Monica said she made an early decision to leave Nigeria for a system where her time, work and skills would be respected, noting that the Nigerian system undervalues doctors.
She added that she was intentional about her goal to relocate from her first year in medical school, and her determination paid off.
"From a tired doctor with big dreams to a UK doctor living them. Growth looks good on me. Being born and raised in a system where doctors are undervalued, I made an early decision to seek a health system where my work, time, and skills would be respected.
"From my 100 level in medical school, I started intentionally working towards that goal—step by step, even when it felt far away. I’ll be sharing my relocation journey in detail to inspire and guide anyone who feels stuck or unseen. If I can do it, so can you."
Source: TikTok
Watch her video below:
Reactions trail UK-based doctor's testimony
Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the doctor's testimony below:
Tz said:
"UK is lucky to have you in reality."
Dixienormous said:
"And no jobs for UK doctors."
Marty said:
"Nigerians needed you."
Chai and Chat said:
"Love that for you."
Barbechi said:
"Pls nah, let me drop azza."
Michelle baker -18 said:
"Go to US or Canada."
petrainthejungle said:
"Happy for you, don't misunderstand me, but you're still draining Nigeria of urgently needed doctors."
In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a female doctor who relocated to the UK had shared her struggles with job-hunting.
Doctor in UK shares her hourly pay
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a doctor who relocated to the UK had mentioned how much she earns every hour.
In a TikTok video, the doctor disclosed that her annual salary is £38,831 (N80.2 million) and said it increases with every training grade. She also said she is paid at an hourly rate, like everyone else, and that her hourly pay is £18.6176 (N38,474).
The medic noted that doctors' monthly pay depends on the hours they put in. She said her duties do not include on-call shifts, night shifts, or weekend shifts.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
