NIGERIA is known for its rich footballing talent, which has produced some of the finest footballers to grace the pitches of Europe's top leagues.
Among these talents are individuals who not only showcase their skills on the field but also command substantial salaries, earning recognition as some of the highest-paid Nigerian footballers in Europe.
The list contains players across the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1, with names such as Victor Osimhen, Alex Iwobi, and Wilfred Ndidi topping the league.
Here is a list of the top 10 highest-paid Nigerian football stars as compiled by Africa Fact Zone:
1. Victor Osimhen | £211,000 weekly | Napoli
2. Samuel Chukwueze | £84,413 weekly | AC Milan
3. Alex Iwobi | £80,000 weekly | Fulham
4. Kelechi Iheanacho | £80,000 weekly | Leicester
5. Wilfred Ndidi | £75,000 weekly | Leicester
6. Joe Aribo | £70,000 weekly | Southampton
7. Taiwo Awoniyi | £50,000 weekly | Nottingham Forest
8. Paul Onuachu | £47,511 weekly | Trabzonspor
9. Calvin Bassey | £47,000 weekly | Fulham
10. Ola Aina | £40,000 weekly | Nottingham Forest
