A Nigerian woman residing in Japan has gained attention online after sharing a detailed breakdown of how much English teachers earn in the country, highlighting significant variations based on role, experience, and school type. Identified on TikTok as @killershape_1, she explained that Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) working in public schools typically earn between 200,000 and 250,000 Japanese Yen monthly (about N1.7 million to N2.1 million), while entry-level positions may start slightly lower within that range.
