Germany Invites Skilled Nigerian Workers, Announces 20 In-Demand Jobs for Easy Work Visa

• Germany has released a list of 20 occupations for qualified Nigerians to secure work visa easily
• These jobs are in serious demands and the German government is opening doors for qualified foreigners
• Germany, a leading economic powerhouse in Europe, remains a choice destination for people planning to relocate

Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience covering Business and the Economy

Germany is actively looking to attract foreign talent from Nigeria and other countries amid significant labour shortage.

According to a report, that there are over 1.98 million job vacancies across various sectors and there is strong desire by the government to fill the gap.

The job shortage is attributed to factors such as an ageing population, a low birth rate, and an escalating demand for skilled professionals.

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Germany's job vacancies

To address this shortage, Germany is actively seeking foreign talent to fill key roles and sustain its economic competitiveness.

Out of the various vacancies, 20 jobs are in high demand, and they can provide easier work visa process.

The openings are in crucial sectors such as farming, construction, and transportation, creating a unique window of opportunity for foreign workers seeking employment in the country.

Agriculture

The areas the country is experiencing shortage include livestock production, forestry, and horticulture.

Construction

Various trades within the construction industry, including metalworking, automation, surveying, scaffolding, interior construction, glazing, pipeline construction, and plant, container, and apparatus construction.

Transportation

Transport sector is also grappling with a shortage of labour, particularly in roles related to freight forwarding, logistics, and drivers for earthmoving machinery.

Full list of 20 in-demand jobs

1. Livestock farming
2. Forestry
3. Horticulture
4. Tyre and vulcanization technology
5. Wood, furnishing, interior fitting
6. Metalworking
7. Automation
8. Surveying, scaffolding
9. Interior construction and drywalling
10. Glazing
11. Pipeline construction
12. Plant, container, and apparatus construction
13. Monitoring and maintenance of railway infrastructure
14. Freight forwarding and logistics
15. Drivers for earthmoving and related machinery
16. Sales (furniture, fittings)
17. Sales
18. System catering
19. Pharmaceutical technical assistants
20. Bus and tram drivers

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Source: Legit.ng