Guides to moving abroad, checked at the source.
Written by the Japper team for people planning a move from Nigeria and across Africa. Every figure links to the official page it came from, with the date we last checked it.
Scholarships
Fully funded UK master's scholarships still open for 2027 entry, with deadlines
Which fully funded UK master's scholarships for September 2027 are still open, which have closed, the real deadlines and exactly what each one pays for.
5 min read · checked 23 October 2026
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Chevening 2027/28: what changed and who should apply
Chevening 2027/28 closed on 6 October 2026. The real dates, the 2,800-hour and return rules, what it pays for, and who should prepare for the next round.
5 min read · checked 23 October 2026
Visas
UK Health and Care Worker visa from Nigeria: the real costs in naira
What the UK Health and Care Worker visa really costs from Nigeria in 2026: visa fee, TB test, savings and what your employer must pay, converted to naira.
5 min read · checked 23 October 2026
Study
Canada study permit caps for 2027 explained
What Canada's study permit cap means for 2027: the official targets, who skips the PAL, the new proof of funds figure and PGWP rules, checked October 2026.
6 min read · checked 23 October 2026
Safety
How to spot a fake visa agent: 9 red flags
Nine warning signs of a fake visa agent, based on UK, Canadian and Australian government warnings, plus how to check an adviser and where to report.
5 min read · checked 23 October 2026
Work
Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit: jobs that qualify
Which jobs qualify for Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit, the 2026 salary thresholds in euro and naira, fees, Stamp 4 and spouse work rights.
5 min read · checked 23 October 2026
Study
Proof of funds for a UK student visa: how much and for how long
How much money a Nigerian needs to show for a UK Student visa, the new amounts from 30 November 2026, the 28-day rule, and worked examples in naira.
5 min read · checked 23 October 2026
Work
Germany's Opportunity Card: does it work for Nigerians?
How Germany's Opportunity Card points system works for Nigerians: who qualifies, the €1,091 monthly funds rule in naira, fees, Lagos appointments, verdict.
5 min read · checked 23 October 2026
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