Gender issues have continued to generate tension in the global society with women accusing men of perpetrating gender injustice against them. ‘This study has examined the various depictions of gender in modern Nigerian drama which have often been from tilted perspectives. The paper has explored the various approaches to the issue through a reexamination of gender representation in select plays of Julie Okoh and lrene salami and evaluated these diverse depictions for balanced but radical perception of gender in the contemporary society. The study adopted the content analysis approach of the qualitative research method for data collection, analysis and presentation. The study found out that there is bias in the depiction of gender in modern Nigerian drama and that empowerment is necessary in the struggle for gender equity. The study concludes that although gender issues have been major sources of raw materials, their usage in Nigerian drama are quite distinct. The study recommends (among others) that gender equality should be pursued with caution and suggests gender equity rather than equality.