REMUNERATION AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF IN NIGERIA COLLEGES OF EDUCATION; A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ZARIA (2022-2023)

Abstract

Better remuneration package is a contributing factor to job satisfaction and performance 
of academic staff which consequently enhance student’s learning and positive education 
management. Thus, the study investigated the impact of remuneration on job satisfaction 
among academics in Federal College of Education Zaria. The study adopted Maslow 
Hierarchy of Need theory which serves as a guide to understanding remuneration and job 
satisfaction. Primary data were collected through quantitative and qualitative means from 
423 respondents through the use of proportionate quota sampling technique and structured 
questionnaire and 10 principal officers were also selected using purposive sampling 
technique and in-depth interview as techniques for data collection. Data obtained was 
subjected to simple descriptive statistical analysis with the use of frequency and 
percentage. Among the findings, it revealed that the pay/benefit was inadequate as the 
salary was not enough to cater for the basic needs of most of the academic staff of the 
College and the duty tour allowance (DTA) was also inadequate and not paid in time. 
Based on the findings, further recommendations were made that Government should 
improve the welfare package of the academics and that whenever staff were sent for official 
assignment, management should make sure that benefits and entitlements were paid on 
time. This will help the staff in making adequate utilization of the benefits and able to carry 
out their duties well.