Veteran broadcaster Frank Edoho has disclosed that he earned slightly above N100,000 monthly during the early years of hosting the Nigerian edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
Edoho made the revelation in a video shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday, where he reflected on the contrast between his earnings at the time and the luxurious image he was expected to portray on television.
According to him, the role demanded that he appear polished and successful despite receiving what he described as a modest salary during the programme’s first two years.
“On Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, the first two years of my salary per month was a hundred and something thousand naira. But I had to wear a suit as if I owned all the money,” he said.
The television personality explained that his financial situation improved significantly after telecommunications company MTN Nigeria became a sponsor of the show.
Edoho recounted approaching the owner of the production company with a salary proposal, which was approved alongside three months’ back pay.
He said the improved earnings created more opportunities for him within the entertainment industry, including invitations to host major events across the country and increased visibility in the public space.
“The rewards came in. I was hosting events all over the place. I was flying and doing all kinds of things,” he added.
Beyond his career success, Edoho also reflected on the personal difficulties he faced during that period. He advised people to remain focused on their goals and avoid allowing personal setbacks to interfere with progress.
The media personality hosted the Nigerian version of the globally recognised game show for more than 13 years and remains one of the country’s most prominent television presenters.
