Gospel music is an integral part of Christian worship in Nigeria. It serves as an instrument of worship, evangelism, edification, and congregational participation. In recent times, paying gospel musicians (gospel music ministers) for their ministrations has become a contentious issue among the Christian populace in Nigeria, especially considering conflicting views of prominent clergymen and gospel music ministers on social media platforms. While one school of thought maintains that gospel music ministry is a divine calling that should be rendered without monetary expectations, another school argues that gospel musicians deserve financial compensation in recognition of their labour, professional commitments, and economic obligations. Despite the notoriety of this issue, academic discourse has not sufficiently explored the perspectives of key stakeholders in the controversy. This paper examines the issue critically, with the aim of fostering understanding among stakeholders and promoting pragmatic solutions. It employs a qualitative research methodology. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with ten select gospel musicians and ten clerics from major Christian denominations in Lagos State, Nigeria. The paper reveals that opinions of the clergy and gospel musicians on remuneration are greatly informed by varying interpretations of the nature and practice of church/gospel ministry, work ethics, biblical stewardship and contemporary socio-economic realities. Majority of the respondents believes that gospel music ministers should be paid for their work, while a few who hold contrary opinions emphasise that payments should neither lead to commercialisation of the gospel nor detract from the spiritual significance of the art of performing gospel music in church. The study recommends more understanding, ethical considerations, and mutually beneficial relationship between the clergy and gospel music ministers by adopting appropriate remuneration policies, promoting good work ethics, and mutual recognition of their individual vital contributions.