Nigeria Footballers
Retained List tracks 6 Nigeria footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £102,450. Frank Onyeka currently leads as the highest-paid Nigeria player at £41,000/week.
Verified August 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Onyeka | Coventry City | Midfielder | 28 | June 2028 | £41,000 |
| 2 | Zadok Yohanna | Brighton | Forward | 19 | June 2031 | £30,000 |
| 3 | Semi Ajayi | Hull City | Defender | 32 | June 2027 | £17,850 |
| 4 | David Akintola | Hull City | Forward | 30 | June 2027 | £13,600 |
| 5 | Ahmed Abdullahi | Free Agent | Forward | 22 | June 2028 | — |
| 6 | Christantus Uche | Free Agent | Midfielder | 23 | June 2026 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Nigeria footballer?
Frank Onyeka is the highest-paid Nigeria footballer on Retained List, earning £41,000 per week at Coventry City.
How many Nigeria players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 6 senior Nigeria footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Nigeria players?
The 6 Nigeria players in our database earn a combined £102,450 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £5,327,400.
Which clubs employ the most Nigeria players?
Club concentration varies by league and recruitment cycle. Filter the contract tracker by club, or scan the table above for the most common employers of Nigeria players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Nigeria players?
Players are tagged by the nationality recorded on their primary registration. Dual-national players appear under the nationality used by their senior international career, where applicable.