Commercial Sex Workers in Nigeria to Pay Tax from January 2026 – FG.
In a move set to spark national debate, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that commercial sex workers will be required to pay taxes on their income starting in January 2026.
The government categorizes their activities as a form of service rendering, making their earnings eligible for taxation.
The announcement was made by Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Reforms and Fiscal Policy. Oyedele explained that the policy is rooted in the principle that the government cannot continuously distinguish between “legitimate” and “illegitimate” income. He stressed that, for tax purposes, all earnings fall under the same category of taxable income.
He further elaborated that this initiative is a key part of broader reforms designed to expand Nigeria’s tax net and promote fairness within the system. The goal is to ensure a more inclusive approach to revenue generation.
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This development is likely to provoke strong reactions. A central question emerges: Is the government taking things too far in its quest for tax equity, or is this a logical step toward a more comprehensive tax system?
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Commercial Sex Workers in Nigeria to Pay Tax from January 2026 – FG.
