Ighalo was the match winner on several occasions for Changchun Yatai in the month of April.
The former Watford forward scored a total of seven goals in 10 CSL games this season.
His memorable outing was when he scored four goals in one match as Changchun Yatai beat in a league fixture.
The 29-year-old took to his official Instagram account to express his delight on winning the award.
He posted a picture of himself with the award and a message which said, "Player of the month of April."
Ighalo who is among the 30-man for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and will return to action when Changchun Yatai welcome Beijing Guoan in their next CSL fixture on Saturday, May 19.