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The short answer
Home lesson teachers in Nigeria usually charge a monthly fee for an agreed number of sessions, set by the child's level, the subjects, the area and the tutor's results. In our labelled ranges, primary lessons three times a week run from about ₦40,000 to ₦80,000 a month and exam preparation from about ₦80,000 to ₦150,000, but always work out what you keep after transport.
How home lessons are usually priced
Most families pay a monthly fee for a set pattern, such as three sessions of an hour and a half each week, paid at the start of the month. Some tutors charge per session or per hour, especially for exam preparation in the weeks before WAEC, NECO, JAMB or international exams. The price depends on:
- Level. Exam classes and specialist subjects such as further mathematics, physics and chemistry cost more than early primary.
- Number of children. Teaching siblings together usually costs more in total but less per child.
- Area. Families in high-rent areas generally pay more, but travel to them may also cost more.
- Track record. Tutors who can show results, such as improved grades or exam passes, can charge more.
Example monthly ranges
Labelled examples, not survey data. These ranges assume one child, three sessions a week of about 90 minutes, in a large city. Check what tutors charge in your own area before setting your price.
| Level (example) | Monthly fee (example) |
|---|---|
| Nursery and lower primary | ₦40,000 – ₦60,000 |
| Upper primary and common entrance | ₦50,000 – ₦80,000 |
| Junior secondary | ₦60,000 – ₦100,000 |
| Senior secondary and WAEC/NECO preparation | ₦80,000 – ₦150,000 |
| JAMB and international exams | ₦100,000 – ₦250,000 |
Your real hourly rate: worked example
Example only. A tutor charges ₦80,000 a month for three 90-minute sessions a week. Counting four weeks, that is 12 sessions and 18 hours of teaching, or about ₦4,444 an hour.
Now add travel. If each round trip costs ₦2,500, twelve trips cost ₦30,000, leaving ₦50,000. If each trip also takes an hour, the tutor spends 30 hours in total (18 teaching plus 12 travelling), so the real rate is about ₦1,667 an hour. Transport fares follow fuel prices: the NBS put average petrol at ₦1,596.25 a litre in May 2026 (as reported by Legit.ng), so review your fees when fuel prices change.
This is why many tutors cluster clients in one estate or area, ask for a transport allowance on top of the fee, or teach two families on the same street on the same evening.
Finding families
- Ask satisfied parents for referrals; most home tutors get most of their work this way.
- Offer to talk at parents' associations or estate meetings.
- Partner with schools that are asked by parents to recommend tutors.
- Use local social media groups for your estate or area, with a clear list of subjects and levels.
- Keep short progress reports; they are the best evidence for the next family.
For safety, meet new families first with a parent present, share your location with someone you trust, and never accept work that requires being alone with a child without the parents' knowledge of the arrangement.
Put the arrangement in writing
A one-page agreement avoids most disputes. Include:
- Subjects, days, times and the length of each session.
- Monthly fee, when it is due (ideally in advance) and how it is paid.
- What happens to sessions missed by the family and sessions missed by the tutor.
- Holiday arrangements: whether lessons continue during school holidays, and at what fee.
- Notice period for ending the arrangement, for example two weeks on either side.
When and how to raise your fees
Review your fees once a year, and whenever your costs change sharply, for example after a rise in transport fares. Give families notice, often a month, and link any increase to something they can see: a new exam year, an added subject, or longer sessions. Results support a higher fee better than anything else, so keep a record of each child's grades before and after you began.
It often works better to keep current families at their existing fee for a term and set the new fee for new families first. If a family cannot afford an increase, you can offer fewer sessions a week at the same hourly rate rather than cutting your rate. Never raise fees mid-month or without notice; it is the quickest way to lose a referral source.
Growing beyond one tutor
Some tutors grow into a lesson centre or an agency that places other tutors with families, taking a share of each fee. That brings management work: vetting tutors, handling complaints and paying tutors on time. Register a business name once you take on others; CAC's May 2025 fee schedule lists ₦1,000 to reserve one. Tutoring income is taxable like other self-employment income; see our guide to tax on side-hustle income. Schools setting their own fees may find our guide to setting private school fees useful.
Where Pryme fits
Sending each family a monthly invoice through invoicing makes the fee and due date clear. Families can pay by transfer, and a verifiable receipt through receipts, built with VerifyDoc.ai, gives both sides a record of what was paid for which month. A Pryme Business Account keeps lesson income separate as you grow.
Questions people ask
How much do home lesson teachers charge in Lagos?
It depends on level, subjects and area. Our labelled examples range from about ₦40,000 a month for early primary to ₦150,000 or more for exam preparation, three sessions a week.
How do I calculate how much to charge for private lessons?
Start from the hours you teach and travel, add transport costs, and compare the hourly result with what you need to earn. In our example, ₦80,000 a month becomes about ₦1,667 an hour after travel time and fares.
How do I get students for home lessons?
Most tutors get work through referrals from parents, schools and estate networks. Short progress reports help you win the next family.
Should home lesson fees be paid in advance?
Many tutors ask for the monthly fee at the start of the month. Agree it in writing, along with rules for missed sessions and holidays.
Sources
- Legit.ng: NBS reports average petrol price at ₦1,596 a litre (May 2026 price watch) · accessed Oct 2026
- Corporate Affairs Commission: New Schedule of Fees (gazetted 29 May 2025) · accessed Oct 2026
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