At a glance
₦6,400first shift pay
₦69,000top shift pay
₦414,000per week at the top
7hshift length
| City | Port Harcourt |
|---|---|
| Workplace | 🚤 Bonny Jetty, Bonny Waterside |
| Shift | 6 AM – 1 PM (Lagos time) |
| Working days | Mon–Sat · 6 shifts a week |
| Promotion skill | 💪 Fitness |
| Needed to join | Nothing: anyone can apply |
Career ladder & pay
Every level except the top has four grades. You join at Ferry Hand I and the listed pay is what grade IV earns.
| Level | Title | Grade I | Grade II | Grade III | Grade IV | Fitness needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferry Hand | ₦6,400 | ₦6,800 | ₦7,100 | ₦7,400 | — |
| 2 | Boat Driver | ₦13,700 | ₦14,400 | ₦15,100 | ₦15,800 | 1 |
| 3 | Jetty Supervisor | ₦23,700 | ₦24,900 | ₦26,100 | ₦27,300 | 3 |
| 4 | Boat Line Manager | ₦36,500 | ₦38,300 | ₦40,200 | ₦42,000 | 5 |
| 5 | Waterways Boss | ₦69,000 (no grades) | 7 | |||
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 | Fitness | Shifts at grade | Lagos Rep | Days in title | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boat Driver | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Jetty Supervisor | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | |
| Boat Line Manager | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14 | |
| Waterways Boss | 7 | 3 | 10 | 21 | Board interview |
Train Fitness before you need it
The skill target is the one most players get stuck on. Practise at home on your days off so you are ready when
performance hits 100%. How to train Fitness →
Similar jobs
Other careers promoted on Fitness, so the skill you build carries over:
FAQ
How much does Ferry Work pay in Lagos Life?
Ferry Work starts at ₦6,400 per shift as Ferry Hand (grade I) and tops out at ₦69,000 per shift as Waterways Boss. With 6 shifts a week that's ₦38,400 to ₦414,000 a week.
How do I get promoted in Ferry Work?
Reach 100% performance to move up a grade. After grade IV, each promotion also needs Fitness at the level shown in the ladder (1, 3, 5, 7), 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 Ferry Work shift?
6 AM – 1 PM on Mon–Sat, at Bonny Jetty in Port Harcourt. Times are real Lagos time (WAT).