Nižný Skálnik is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. Located between hilly and flat area, agriculture played an important role in local economy. Village is first mentioned in 1334. During the hussite wars on Slovakian territorry, the hill above the village, had been fortified by the hussites, who constructed here Maginhrad fortress, now in ruins. Most important sightseeing is Lutheran church from 1802.
Village is a birthplace of 19th century Slovak historian Matej Holko.