Nigerian footballer's are among the best paid in their profession in Africa so rightly so.
Their fan attraction and ability on the ball forces clubs to pay them their worth. Here are the ten highest paid Nigerian footballers.
1. Odion Ighalo - Changchun Yatai - €12.1 million
Curently plays in China where he is one of the highest paid players and has rediscovered his scoring touch.
Ighalo is currently the highest paid Nigerian footballer. Photo: Weibo
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2. Obafemi Martins - Shanghai Shenhua - €8.4 million
For a long time Obafemi Martins was Nigeria's highest paid player until Ighalo moved to China in January 2017.
Obagoal is still one of Nigeria's highest paid footballer
3. John Obi Mikel - Tianjin Teda - €8.4 million
Mikel Obi is one of Nigeria's best players and rightly one of the highest paid. He also plys his trade in China.
Mikel Obi will lead Nigeria against Zambia this weekend. Photo: FIFA.com
4. Anthony Ujah - Liaoning Whowin - €5.6 million
Ujah was a sensation in Germany where he scored goals for fun. Left fr China at the peak of his powers early last year.
Anthony Ujah was a goal machine in Germany for Koln. Photo: Bundesliga/Twitter
5. Ahmed Musa - Leicester City - €4.2 million
He might not be getting minutes on the pitch for Leicester City but he is growing his bank account.
Ahmed Musa is well paid at King Power stadium. Photo: Squawka
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6. Kelechi Iheanacho - Leicester City - €3.4 million
Still only 21-years-old, Iheanacho is already getting richer by the week at the Foxes.
Iheanacho joined Craig Shakespare's side from Manchester City this summer. Photo: Fifa.com
7. Victor Moses - Chelsea - €3.0 million
The Chelsea wing-back is just beginning to realise his potential and for good reason too.
Victor Moses is well paid by Antonio Conte's side. Photo: Chelsea FC/Twitter
8. Emmanuel Emenike - Olympiakos - €2.5 million
For long the Nigerian striker has been one of the highest paid footballers.
Emenike has retired from international duties. Photo: Fifa.com
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9. Vincent Enyeama - Lille - €1.8 million
He might be finding it hard to play games under Marcelo Bielsa this season but Enyeama is earning big bucks.
Enyeama plays for Lille in France
10. Alex Iwobi - Arsenal - €1.8 million
A contract extension last year sa Iwobi bridge the top ten list of highest paid Nigerian footballers.
Alex Iwobi in action for Arsenal against Brighton and Hove in the Premier League. Photo: Arsenal.com
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