Nigerians in the UK Face Possible Deportation as Over 100 Jobs Lose Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Many Nigerians living and working in the UK are now at risk of deportation following a major update to the UK’s skilled worker visa list. The UK government has removed over 100 job roles from its list of eligible occupations for visa sponsorship. This change, announced by the Home Office, means several professions, particularly in the care sector, hospitality, and creative industries, no longer qualify to sponsor foreign workers.
The revision is part of a broader effort to tighten immigration controls and reduce the overall number of migrants entering the UK through the skilled worker route. Unfortunately, this policy shift could leave hundreds, if not thousands, of Nigerian migrants jobless, visa-ineligible, and potentially facing removal if they cannot secure alternative legal residency status.
Affected individuals now face uncertainty, with many expressing concern over their future in the UK after building lives and careers abroad. Legal experts and human rights advocates have called on the UK government to reconsider the decision, especially given the vital role many of these workers play in essential services.