UK Care Worker Visa 2026: Still Recruiting Nigerians? Salary, COS, How to Apply
UK Care Worker Visa 2026: Still Recruiting Nigerians? Salary, COS, How to Apply The short answer is largely no for new overseas applicants seeking Care Worker and Senior Care Worker jobs from Nigeria. The UK government ended overseas recruitment for Care Workers and Senior Care Workers from July 2025. Employers can no longer sponsor new applicants from outside the UK for these specific care roles. However, some healthcare-related routes remain open, including opportunities for nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, radiographers, occupational therapists, and other regulated healthcare professionals. Existing care workers already in the UK may still be able to extend or switch visas under transitional arrangements. ( GOV.UK ) This means that while the traditional route that attracted thousands of Nigerians between 2022 and 2024 has changed dramatically, there are still legal pathways for qualified healthcare professionals and skilled workers to move to the UK. In this guide, you'll lear...