UK Visa Sponsorship for Nigerian Nationals
UK visa sponsorship for Nigerian nationals. Nigeria-based applicants commonly use Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker routes for sponsored employment.
Most-used UK visa routes
- +Skilled Worker
- +Health and Care Worker
Top sponsored roles for Nigerian applicants
Registered nurse • Doctor • Care worker • Pharmacist • IT professional
Cost in NGN
Approx ₦1,200,000–1,500,000 base visa fee + IHS
FX rates fluctuate; check the GBP equivalent of the published Home Office fee at the moment you apply. Fees include the Immigration Health Surcharge unless on the Health and Care Worker visa.
Common refusal reasons / pitfalls
- !NMC OSCE registration timeline for nurses
- !English language exemption (Nigeria majority-English country)
- !TB test
Application logistics
Nigeria is the second-largest source for UK Health and Care Worker visas. Verify employer is on the Home Office register before paying any agent fees.
Frequently asked questions
Can Nigerian nationals get UK visa sponsorship in 2026?
Yes. Nigeria is among the largest source countries for UK Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visas. The most common routes are Skilled Worker, Health and Care Worker.
What is the UK visa fee in NGN?
Approx ₦1,200,000–1,500,000 base visa fee + IHS. Add the Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035 per year of visa, exempt for Health and Care Worker visa holders).
Which roles do Nigerian applicants most commonly get sponsored for?
Registered nurse, Doctor, Care worker, Pharmacist, IT professional.
What are the most common refusal reasons for Nigerian applicants?
NMC OSCE registration timeline for nurses; English language exemption (Nigeria majority-English country); TB test. Cross-checking the employer is on the Home Office sponsor register before applying eliminates the largest single failure mode (applying to non-sponsoring employers).
Where do Nigerian nationals submit biometrics?
Nigeria is the second-largest source for UK Health and Care Worker visas. Verify employer is on the Home Office register before paying any agent fees.