Nigeria to Tax Commercial Sex Workers Under New Reform Starting 2026

Nigeria's new tax reform will require all income earners, including commercial sex workers, to pay taxes starting January 2026. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, emphasized the need for all income sources to be taxed equally, regardless of legality.

This reform aims to increase tax compliance and revenue generation, treating all income streams as taxable. Oyedele's remarks at a church event highlighted the government's intention to tax services rendered in exchange for payment, including those from commercial sex work.

The reform seeks to eliminate distinctions between legal and illegal income sources, ensuring fair taxation across all sectors.