Abstract
The role of males as the family's principal provider has been challenged by women's increasing engagement in the labour force (LF). The variables influencing female breadwinners among Ibadan teachers were the main focus of this research. The study used a cross-sectional survey as its research strategy. The outcome demonstrated that the following factors were significant and contributed to the female breadwinners: economic factors (x̄=3.00); social factors (x̄=3.01); demographic factors (x̄=2.99); personal factors (x̄=2.97) and technological factors (x̄=2.98). The result shows that the categorical variables were significant and contributes to female breadwinners namely: age (β = .335 P <.05) educational qualification (β = .251, P <.05); income (β = .351, P <.05); marital status (β = .403, P <.05); ethnicity (β = .185, P <.05); geographical location (β = .187, P <.05); professional skillset (β = .578, P <.05); number of children (β = .419, P <.05); family structure (β = .444 P <.05) and employment status (β = .203, P <.05) respectively. It suggests that government and private ownership of secondary schools should offer grants and scholarships for female teacher breadwinners to pursue advanced degrees. Career development opportunities should be provided through training, mentorship and promotion to help them progress in their careers.