At a glance
₦14,800first shift pay
₦76,000top shift pay
₦380,000per week at the top
8hshift length
| City | Lagos |
|---|---|
| Workplace | 🏢 Marina Towers, Victoria Island |
| Shift | 8 AM – 4 PM (Lagos time) |
| Working days | Mon–Fri · 5 shifts a week |
| Promotion skill | 💼 Hustle |
| Needed to join | Hustle 3 |
Career ladder & pay
Every level except the top has four grades. You join at Administrative Officer I and the listed pay is what grade IV earns.
| Level | Title | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III | Grade IV | Hustle needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administrative Officer | ₦14,800 | ₦15,500 | ₦16,300 | ₦17,000 | 3 to join |
| 2 | Senior Admin Officer | ₦22,600 | ₦23,700 | ₦24,900 | ₦26,000 | 4 |
| 3 | Assistant Director | ₦32,200 | ₦33,800 | ₦35,400 | ₦37,000 | 5 |
| 4 | Director | ₦45,200 | ₦47,500 | ₦49,700 | ₦52,000 | 7 |
| 5 | Permanent Secretary | ₦76,000 (no grades) | 9 | |||
How to get promoted
- Work shifts well until your performance reaches 100%. Each time it does, you go up a grade (I → II → III → IV) with a small raise.
- At grade IV, hitting 100% again earns a promotion to the next title, if you meet that step's targets:
| Promotion to | Hustle | Shifts at grade | Lagos Rep | Days in title | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Admin Officer | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Assistant Director | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | |
| Director | 7 | 2 | 6 | 14 | |
| Permanent Secretary | 9 | 3 | 10 | 21 | Board interview |
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FAQ
How much does Civil Service pay in Lagos Life?
Civil Service starts at ₦14,800 per shift as Administrative Officer (grade I) and tops out at ₦76,000 per shift as Permanent Secretary. With 5 shifts a week that's ₦74,000 to ₦380,000 a week.
How do I get promoted in Civil Service?
Reach 100% performance to move up a grade. After grade IV, each promotion also needs Hustle at the level shown in the ladder (4, 5, 7, 9), a set number of shifts, and, from level 3, Lagos Rep and days in the role. The top job needs a board interview.
What time is the Civil Service shift?
8 AM – 4 PM on Mon–Fri, at Marina Towers in Lagos. Times are real Lagos time (WAT).
What do I need to become a Administrative Officer?
You need Hustle 3 to be hired.