This book "Staff Motivation and Productivity in Nigerian Higher Institutions" is a scholarly material which provides a stimulating discussion on the issues bordering on motivation and performance in Nigerian higher citadel of learning. Using a higher institution in Nigeria as a case study, this research material tries to ascertain those factors that bring about satisfaction or dissatisfaction in work places and how to maintain good industrial harmony in the Nigerian education sector.The outstanding features of the book are lucidity of language, intellectually stimulating treatment and comprehensiveness of the subject matter. It is modestly claimed that the book can serve as a guide to both public and business managers and a reference work for scholars and practitioners of personnel management and industrial relations.