The study investigated the relationship between Remuneration and employee Criminality in Nigeria Public Institutions, A mix method research design using a dominant sequential approach was adopted for the study. Data were obtained through questionnaire administered to 200 randomly selected employees and 10 semi-structured interviews with key informants. The quantitative data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages, while the qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. The findings show that Remuneration has an important influence on employees Criminality. improved salaries and reward systems, adequate welfare provisions and internal stronger control mechanism were suggested as a way to minimize employees involvement in criminal activities