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Japa: 5 Ways Nigerians Can Get Jobs In Canada And Relocate

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2 years ago

February 7, 2024

Canada remains one of the best and safest destinations for foreigners to migrate to, with diverse visa schemes as revealed in the Immigration Levels Plan 2024 – 2026.

In 2024, the North American country will target the admission of 485,000 new immigrants. In 2025 and 2026, Canada will look to welcome 500,000 new immigrants each year, according to the Canadian government.

There are jobs available for Nigerians to get in Canada in 2024 through Temporary Foreign Workers Jobs and other schemes.

The Canadian labour market is experiencing a shortage of workers in a variety of industries which is the reason this temporary worker visa was designed.

In this scheme, employees will be granted a work visa for a specified period of time, and it will be against the law for any employer to notify or deport a candidate if they apply for another job.

Foreign workers can get a minimum salary of CAD 20,000 to CAD 39,999 per year. The Maximum per year salary you can get is CAD 100,000 plus.

Jobs for Foreign Temporary Workers in Canada

Depending on conditions including the labour market, numerous career options are available in Canada.

Some of the industries where jobs can be gotten include the food service industry, agriculture and farming, tourism and hospitality, retail, engineering and healthcare, construction, manufacturing and education and teaching, information technology, trucking and transportation, and seasonal and outdoor work among others.

Some important cities for jobs in Canada

Québec, Ontario, Alberta, Toronto, Manitoba, Montreal, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and British Colombia.

How to get jobs in Canada
As pleasant as the news of the availability of jobs in Canada is, it is very important to be familiar with the networks and other means of getting them.

Nigerians and other foreign workers must prepare or position themselves in several ways to be beneficiaries of these jobs.

Below are five ways to get jobs in Canada

1. Search online for Canadian jobs

There are many sites online that post available jobs and how to get them in Canada. It is pertinent to start exploring online jobs. Websites like job boards and company pages list countless opportunities. You can use them to search for jobs of your interests, skills, or even specific companies you like. This provides you with knowledge of what to go after.

2. Speak with experts

Getting jobs in Canada is achievable by talking to the experts in the field. This method can be engaging and interesting as you meet people who hire for jobs in Canada. This can also be regarded as ‘networking’ which includes attending events where these professionals talk about jobs in your field. You can ask questions, make connections, and learn about exciting opportunities you might not have found online.

3. Read, study and learn

The job market around the world is dynamic as it constantly changing, so keep learning about new roles in your field. Read articles, watch videos, and update yourself with new knowledge on the field or profession of your interest. By staying updated, you will be prepared for the latest openings and stand out and grab any job opportunity when it comes.

4. Make friends in your field

It is important to connect with people who hire in your field! Attend job fairs, industry meetups, or online groups. Chat with them, and build relationships, and let them know you are actively seeking a job. These efforts are capable of landing you job of your choice in Canada.

5. Connect to friends and relatives abroad

Your old-time friends, relatives, and colleagues who have migrated to other countries can also help you with jobs in Canada. They might not be in Canada but are in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Finland, Australia, and others. These people have broad networks and know what is going on around the world. It will be advisable that you keep talking to them every time to achieve your aim of getting your desired job in Canada and relocating.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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4 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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4 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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4 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.