Nigerians without university degrees can secure jobs in Germany, particularly in vocational and technical fields, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, Senator Ita Enang, has said.
Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Enang said opportunities exist for skilled workers in hospitality, driving, welding, woodworking and construction.
“It’s not only graduates that are entitled to employment in Germany or in Europe,” he said.
The ambassador noted that many Nigerians overlook these pathways because they believe employment abroad requires advanced academic qualifications. He identified visa processing, language barriers and professional qualification requirements as major obstacles facing prospective workers, adding that learning German could improve applicants’ chances.
Enang disclosed that he had initiated discussions with German authorities on structured labour migration arrangements. He said Nigeria was examining agreements Germany had reached with countries such as India and Kenya, and had engaged Germany’s Ambassador for Migration Cooperation, Dr Ludwig Jung, as well as the German Africa Skilled Mobility Foundation.
He also said he was working with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and universities to explore training opportunities and align Nigerian qualifications with German labour market needs.
Germany operates several immigration routes for skilled workers, including the Opportunity Card introduced in 2024, a points-based system that allows non-EU nationals with recognised vocational qualifications to enter the country and search for employment for up to one year.
