A recent social media post by a Nigerian woman has ignited a lively debate about financial responsibilities in marriage, particularly regarding who should cover the cost of children’s education when the wife earns more.

The woman’s comments, captured in a video that has quickly gained traction online, express her stance that even if her monthly income is ₦600,000 compared to her husband’s ₦200,000, she would not take on the primary financial support role in the household.

Despite the income disparity, she firmly believes that the obligation of paying for the children’s school fees should fall on the husband.

She articulated her perspective by stating:

In her words, she said:

“I’m a salary earner and I am your wife. I am earning ₦600,000 in a month, and you as a man, you are earning ₦200,000. Please, who should pay the children’s school fees? Because I don’t understand.”

She clarified that while she is willing to assist financially, she believes the primary responsibility still lies with the husband as the head of the home.

The statement has divided social media users, sparking intense debate.

Reacting, one user wrote, “Marriage is teamwork. Whoever earns more should carry more responsibility.”

Another disagreed, saying, “Leadership isn’t about money. A man should always take responsibility, no matter the income gap.”

As conversations around gender roles and modern marriage continue, her comments have reignited a familiar question many couples struggle with: Is leadership in marriage defined by income, or by responsibility?

Watch video below…

If me as a wife earns 600k and you as my husband earns 200k monthly what’s is going to be paying school fees – lady tackl£s her future husband pic.twitter.com/r2F9aNeXJF

— ChukwuNonso (@Mazi_Chinonso1) January 27, 2026