An Assessment of Extrinsic Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction Among Agricultural Extension Agents in North Central Zone, Nigeria

P.N. Nwali, J. Ajah and E.E. Idu

Background and Objective: The study assessed extrinsic factors influencing job satisfaction among male and female agricultural extension agents (AEAs) in North-Central Nigeria. The main objective is to determine if significant differences exist in job satisfaction among male and female AEAs in the area. Materials and Methods: The states covered include: Kwara, Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa, Benue and Plateau. A simple random sampling technique was used for sample selection while a questionnaire was adopted for data collection. A total of 490 AEAs (340 males and 150 females) were used for the study. The data were analysed using a three-way mixed Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results: Generally, when the responses of male and female AEAs on all the extrinsic factors were compared across the six states, the result indicated that the female AEAs were significantly (p<0.05) more satisfied in their job than their male counterparts. Again, looking at each extrinsic factor across the states, both the male and female AEAs rated their relationship with their superiors higher than other extrinsic factors while they were least satisfied with the salary they earned. At the state level, there were significant variations (p<0.05) in job satisfaction among the male and female AEAs in some states. However, the male and female AEAs in Niger State did not significantly differ in any of the factors. Conclusion: Based on the findings, it was concluded that job satisfaction among male and female AEAs in North-Central Nigeria, depends on gender, location and the type of extrinsic factor considered.

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