Telemedicine Jobs for Doctors in Nigeria
Telemedicine jobs for doctors in Nigeria are remote roles where an MDCN-licensed doctor consults patients online by video, phone or chat instead of in person.
Last updated 2026-07-11
Are there telemedicine jobs for doctors in Nigeria?
Yes — telemedicine jobs for doctors in Nigeria are available, including live openings such as Reliance Health’s freelance telemedicine doctor role. The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) issued telemedicine guidelines in 2020, so any MDCN-licensed doctor can consult patients remotely while meeting the same standard of care as in person.
Which telemedicine platforms hire doctors in Nigeria
Real platforms that onboard Nigerian doctors for online consultations. Each verifies your medical registration before you can see patients:
Reliance Health
An HMO and telemedicine provider that posts live openings for freelance telemedicine doctors to run virtual consultations across Nigeria.
SourceMobihealth International
A Nigeria-based global telemedicine platform (founded by a Nigerian ex-NHS doctor) with integrated telehealth clinics and recurring clinical openings.
SourceDoctoora
A telemedicine and membership platform with a network of over a thousand health providers, where doctors run a virtual practice.
SourceLicensing & registration (MDCN)
You must hold a valid licence from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN); its 2020 telemedicine guidelines require patient consent, proper records and the same standard of care as face-to-face practice.
Medical and Dental Council of NigeriaWhat telemedicine doctors earn in Nigeria
- Patient-side online consultation fees on Nigerian platforms are commonly around ₦2,000–₦4,500 per session
- Some platforms pay doctors a large share of the fee — MyDoc, for example, lets doctors keep 80%
Fees and revenue-share vary by platform; higher "monthly income" figures circulating online are aggregator estimates, so confirm rates directly with each platform.
ClinikEHR — telemedicine platforms for Nigerian doctorsEquipment & setup you need
- A laptop or smartphone with a working camera and microphone
- A stable broadband or 4G/5G internet connection (a wired or strong Wi-Fi link for video calls)
- A quiet, private, well-lit room so consultations stay confidential
- A modern web browser — GeraClinic and most platforms run in-browser, with no special software to install
- A way to receive payouts locally (bank transfer, mobile money, or a digital wallet, depending on the platform)
What GeraClinic offers
GeraClinic is a telemedicine platform where Nigerian doctors consult patients online. It is free to apply — no signup fee, no monthly fee — and you set your own hours and consultation fee. Patients in Nigeria typically pay ₦3,000 – ₦15,000 per consultation, and you keep 85% of every consultation (GeraClinic takes a transparent 15% platform fee), paid out within 3-5 business days once your medical registration is verified.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there telemedicine jobs for doctors in Nigeria?+
Yes. MDCN-licensed doctors can consult patients online through platforms such as Reliance Health, Mobihealth International, Doctoora and GeraClinic. The MDCN issued telemedicine guidelines in 2020 permitting remote consultations that meet the in-person standard of care.
What do I need to work as an online doctor in Nigeria?+
You need a valid licence from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). Under the 2020 telemedicine guidelines you must obtain patient consent, keep proper records and meet the same standard of care as face-to-face practice.
How much do Nigerian doctors earn from telemedicine?+
Patient consultation fees are commonly around ₦2,000–₦4,500 and some platforms pay doctors 80% of the fee. On GeraClinic you set your own fee within the ₦3,000–₦15,000 range and keep 85% of every consultation.
Start seeing patients online from Nigeria
Free to apply, no signup or monthly fees. Set your own hours and consultation fee, keep 85% of every consultation, and get paid within 3-5 business days.