As at March 2023, the highest paid footballer in Nigeria professional football league was Joel Theophilus Afelokhai. The Rivers United FC goalkeeper was born in Auchi, Edo state, Joel was born 7th Aprill, 1988 which makes 34 years.
Joel Theophilus joined Rivers United in 2020 after playing for Enyimba FC and Kano pillars, his move to Rivers united made him the highest paid footballer in the Nigeria professional football league. The Rivers goalkeeper earn over 1.2 million naira as a goalkeeper in NPFL.
Godwin Obaje of FC Ifeanyi Ubah, held the position of the highest paid footballer in Nigeria professional football league earns 1million naira, 34 years Joel Theophilus became the most valuable player in NPFL after winning the league with Enyimba and Kano pillars.
Rivers United signed Joel Theophilus from Enyimba for a record fee of 4million naira and a take home of 1.2million naira plus the take off grant.
Top 10 Highest paid Nigeria footballer in NPFL
- Joel Theophilus Afelokhai – 1.2million
- Godwin Obaje – 1million
- Ifeanyi Anaemena – 900k
- Gambo Mohammed – 850k
- Namso Edo – 700k
- Tosin Omoyele – 700k
- Cyril Olisema – 700k
- Austin Oladapo – 700k
- Ikechukwu Ezenwa – 600k
- Anthony Okpotu – 400k
Joel Theophilus River United goalkeeper becomes NPFL highest paid
Joel Theophilus now holds the position of the highest paid player in NPFL
Joel Theophilus becomes the highest paid NPFL player earning 1.2million naira
