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 Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Canada Work Visa as a Nigerian in 2025

So, you want to secure that Canadian bag in 2025? Whether you’re tired of the Naija hustle or looking to level up your career internationally, Canada’s work visa path is one of the hottest moves right now—and guess what? Nigerians are winning with it!

Here’s a straight-to-the-point, no fluff guide to everything you need to know.

🌍 Types of Work Permits You Can Apply For

1. Employer-Specific Work Permit

Work for a specific Canadian employer. You must have a job offer and an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

2. Open Work Permit

No job offer needed upfront. You can work for almost any employer in Canada. Usually available to:

  • Spouses of skilled workers or international students

  • Refugees or those transitioning from student visas

3. Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

Only for students who finish programs in Canada. If you plan to school and then stay to work, this is your lane.

✅ Basic Eligibility Checklist

To qualify for a Canadian work permit, you need:

  • A valid job offer from a Canadian employer (if not using Open Permit)

  • LMIA approval from your employer (unless you’re LMIA-exempt)

  • Proof of qualifications (school + work experience)

  • Enough money to support yourself (and dependents)

  • Clean criminal record

  • Medical exam (if required)

✉️ Application Process: How to Get That Permit

  1. Get a Job Offer (or prepare documents for an Open Permit)

  2. Employer applies for LMIA (if required)

  3. Receive LMIA approval (if needed)

  4. Apply for your work permit online at IRCC website

  5. Submit biometrics and maybe attend an interview

  6. Wait for the big decision (processing times vary)

💸 Cost Breakdown (as of 2025)

  • Work Permit Fee: ~₦117,000 – ₦180,000 (CAD$150)

  • Biometrics Fee: ~₦30,000

  • Other costs: Medicals, courier, translation, etc.

Always double-check latest fees at canada.ca

📄 Documents You Need

  • International passport (valid for at least 6 months)

  • Job offer letter or employment contract

  • LMIA approval (if applicable)

  • Academic + professional certificates

  • Proof of funds (bank statement, sponsor letter)

  • Police clearance and medical results

🚀 Hot Tip: Jobs in Demand for 2025

  • Tech: Software devs, UX/UI, data analysts

  • Health: Nurses, PSWs, lab techs

  • Trade: Plumbers, electricians, mechanics

  • Logistics: Truck drivers, warehouse assistants

Get a strong CV and start searching on:

  • Job Bank Canada

  • Indeed Canada

  • LinkedIn

🌟 Final Thoughts

Moving to Canada with a work visa is very possible for Nigerians in 2025—but you have to plan smart, stay legit, and be patient.

Start now. Get your documents right. Apply with sense. And don’t sleep on remote job offers either—they could be your visa ticket!

NaijaNomad is here to make international travel make sense for every Nigerian dreamer. Bookmark this post and share it with anyone who needs it.

Let’s go global 🌏🌟

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