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This study investigates the effect of principals' Leadership Styles on the Job Satisfaction of lecturers in undergraduate colleges. The research employs a convenience sampling technique to gather data from lecturers. The objective of the study is to understand the relationship between principals' leadership styles- namely democratic, autocratic, and laissez-faire and job satisfaction among lecturers. It also aims to examine the effect of these leadership styles on job satisfaction within the sample group. Data was collected using purposive sampling techniques, and the Leadership Styles Questionnaire was adapted from Donald Clark's 1998 survey. The Teacher Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (TJSQ), developed by Lester, P. E. (1984) based on the work of Maslow and Herzberg, was used to assess job satisfaction. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 25. Spearman's rank correlation and regression analysis were performed to establish the results. The findings showed a moderate positive relationship between democratic leadership style and job satisfaction. However, the regression analysis revealed weak explanatory power, as indicated by the low R-squared (0.061). This suggests that while the democratic leadership style is positively associated with job satisfaction, other factors may play a more significant role in influencing it. This study seeks to provide insights into the nuanced interplay between leadership approaches and job satisfaction, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive understanding of institutional and individual factors in academic settings.