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Top 13 highest paid MD/CEOs in Nigeria 2024

Deborah Dan-Awoh by Deborah Dan-Awoh
May 6, 2025
in Exclusives, Metrics, Profiles, Rankings, Spotlight
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The year 2024 marked a pivotal moment for some of Nigeria’s biggest companies, with remarkable growth and strategic leadership steering them to new heights.

During this period, several MDs and CEOs took on the reins of their respective organizations, ushering in fresh leadership that would define the direction of these companies in the years to come.

These leaders were not only tasked with managing vast portfolios but also with navigating through global challenges, volatile markets, and the ever-evolving demands of their industries.

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According to Nairametrics’ latest research, Nigeria’s top 10 highest-paid Managing Directors (MDs) and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) collectively earned a staggering N11.6 billion in 2024, a significant jump from N7.9 billion in 2023

In this special spotlight, Nairametrics breaks down their 2024 earnings, leadership profiles, and the companies they led.


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4. Adegbite Falade – Aradel Holdings 

  • 13. Folasope Babasola Aiyesimoju-UACN 
  • 12. Segun Agbaje – Guaranty Trust Bank 
  • 11. Wassim Elhusseini-Nestle Nigeria Plc 
  • 10. Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON (Zenith Bank)-N874 million 
  • 9. Dr. Samba Seye – TotalEnergies Marketing Nig Plc 
  • 8. Hans Essaadi – Nigerian Breweries Plc 
  • 7. About the CEO:
  • 6. Arvind Pathak (Dangote Cement Plc) – N1.58 billion 
  • 5. About the CEO:
  • 4. Adegbite Falade – Aradel Holdings 
  • 3. About the CEO: 
  • 2. Karl Toriola (MTN Nigeria) 
  • 1. Roger Thompson Brown-Seplat Petroleum Development Company  

Position: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer 
2024 Compensation: N2.43 billion
2023 Compensation: N569.62 million
% Change: +326.7% YoY

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4. Adegbite Falade – Aradel Holdings 

  • 13. Folasope Babasola Aiyesimoju-UACN 
  • 12. Segun Agbaje – Guaranty Trust Bank 
  • 11. Wassim Elhusseini-Nestle Nigeria Plc 
  • 10. Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON (Zenith Bank)-N874 million 
  • 9. Dr. Samba Seye – TotalEnergies Marketing Nig Plc 
  • 8. Hans Essaadi – Nigerian Breweries Plc 
  • 7. About the CEO:
  • 6. Arvind Pathak (Dangote Cement Plc) – N1.58 billion 
  • 5. About the CEO:
  • 4. Adegbite Falade – Aradel Holdings 
  • 3. About the CEO: 
  • 2. Karl Toriola (MTN Nigeria) 
  • 1. Roger Thompson Brown-Seplat Petroleum Development Company  
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Tags: 2024 Compensation2024 Pre-tax lossAdaora UmeojiAdegbite FaladeKarl ToriolaNigeria highest paid CEOs in 2024Wassim Elhusseini
Deborah Dan-Awoh

Deborah Dan-Awoh

Deborah Dan-Awoh is a seasoned lifestyle analyst with a knack for storytelling. The focus of her work covers people, money and culture as it relates with business and economy. When she's not keeping tabs on the latest trends in lifestyle and finance- Deborah enjoys networking with industry experts to gain insight into major markets as it affects the populace

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