A former Nigerian soldier who voluntarily left the Nigerian Army in 2019 has disclosed his monthly salary while serving, as he celebrated earning N5.3 million from a single client in the United States. The ex-military personnel revealed that his monthly pay was N48,000, and it would have taken him over nine years to earn the equivalent of what he made from one online job that lasted less than a month.
Ex-Soldier's Journey from Army to Copywriting
The Facebook user, known as Elephchild Pen Master, shared his story on the platform. He stated that he joined the Nigerian Army in 2015, left voluntarily in 2019, and began learning ER-Copywriting in 2021. By 2022, he had made his first million naira.
In a Facebook post dated June 13, the former soldier detailed his army salary and his recent achievement. He wrote: "Thank you, Raenest for the swift payment. Roughly ₦5,300,000 for a single client's job in the US. When I served in the Nigerian Army, I was earning ₦48,000 monthly salary (this figure is not a typo). Meaning? It would take me about 9 years and 3–4 months of continuous work at ₦48,000 per month to match what I received this afternoon for a job that won't even last a month."
Reactions to the Ex-Soldier's Testimony
The post generated various reactions from Facebook users. Aloysius Ifechukwu commented: "48k Omo. Congratulations bro." Akunna Concilia Asonye said: "This is huge. Congratulations boss." Blackout Stories offered a different perspective: "Money is hard to get! My first 10m takes time… it’s lucky. People that are more consistent than we are still poor… I am not dragging you over your post but to get money is hard. Don’t corrupt people."
Nigerian Army Salary Structure and Recent Changes
In a related development, Legit.ng reported the list of Nigerian Army salaries in 2026, ranging from private to major general. Additionally, President Bola Tinubu approved a new salary structure for the military. During an interfaith iftar, President Tinubu assured the armed forces and Nigerians of his administration's commitment to eradicating terrorism and other security threats, promising ultimate victory over disruptive elements. The news, shared by Dada Olusegun, the president's special assistant on social media, drew comments from Nigerians.
