Breaking: Canada Lists Skilled Nigerians, Others Needed For Immediate Employment
- Canada's government announced it is looking for skilled health care and social service professionals to address shortages across the country
- Nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists and social workers are among the professionals Canada is targeting
- Immigration pathways are available for qualified candidates who meet Canada's training, credentials and experience requirements
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Canada has called on trained health care and social service professionals from around the world to consider relocating to the country, citing ongoing shortages in its health care system.
The Canadian government said it is specifically looking for nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists and social workers to help fill critical gaps and continue delivering essential services to Canadians.
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Who Canada is looking for
The call targets professionals with verified qualifications and relevant work experience in health care and social services. Canada said candidates must have the required training and credentials in their respective fields to be considered through available immigration pathways.
The five professions highlighted in the announcement cover a broad range of essential roles, from frontline medical care to mental health support and community services. Canada said these professionals are needed to maintain the quality and accessibility of care that Canadians rely on.
How to apply for Canada jobs
Interested candidates are encouraged to explore Canada's existing immigration pathways, which the government says are open to qualified health care and social service workers seeking to build their careers and lives in the country.
Canada did not specify a single application route in its announcement but directed potential candidates to review the immigration options suited to their professional profile and country of origin.
For Nigerians and other Africans considering the move, this represents a formal signal from the Canadian government that professionals in these sectors are in demand and may find a smoother path through the immigration process compared to other occupational categories.
Canada has faced persistent shortages of health care workers in recent years, a challenge that has been partly addressed through targeted international recruitment efforts. The latest announcement reinforces the country's strategy of attracting skilled professionals from abroad to sustain its public health infrastructure.
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Canada announces new categories of visa
Legit.ng earlier reported that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has opened public consultations on proposed changes to Express Entry category-based selection for 2027, in a move that could significantly alter the permanent residence pathway for skilled workers globally.
The consultation period opened on August 4, 2026, and closes on September 1, giving stakeholders less than a month to submit input that could shape how Canada selects economic immigrants next year.
Since 2023, IRCC has used three broad economic priorities to guide category-based draws: addressing long-term labour shortages in sectors such as healthcare, trades, education, and transportation; attracting top global talent to strengthen Canada's competitive position; and supporting Francophone immigration outside Quebec.
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