Fishery and aquaculture labourers, perform simple and routine tasks to cultivate, catch and harvest fish and seafood in aquaculture and inland, coastal and deep sea fishing operations.
Skill level:
Unskilled
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- The majority of Fishery and aquaculture labourers earn a salary between ₦26,327 and ₦155,491 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Fishery and aquaculture labourers ranges from ₦26,327 to ₦169,301.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between ₦25,647 and ₦131,133 per month.
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Job Responsibilities
- Cleaning the sea-bed and feeding fish and molluscs that are being cultivated
- Gathering seaweed, sea mosses, clams and other molluscs
- Preparing nets, lines and other fishing tackle and other deck equipment
- Operating fishing gear to catch fish and other marine life
- Cleaning, sorting and packing fish and seafood in ice and salt and stowing catch in hold
- Cleaning deck surfaces and fish hold
- Handling mooring lines during docking