Study Nursing Abroad from Nigeria: Routes, Costs & Careers
Nursing is one of the most in-demand professions in the world. Here is how to study Nursing abroad from Nigeria, and how Hadey Travels Global gets you admitted, licensed-ready and employed.
Few degrees travel as well as nursing. Qualified nurses are in serious short supply across the UK, Ireland, the Gulf, Canada and much of Europe, which means a recognised nursing degree is close to a global employment passport. Hadey Travels Global (HTG) helps Nigerian students train as nurses in countries where the qualification is respected and the route to work is real.
Why study Nursing abroad?
Studying nursing abroad does two things at once: it gives you a degree from a system that employers worldwide trust, and it often places you inside the very country whose hospitals are hiring. With ageing populations across the developed world, demand for nurses is structural, not a passing trend, and Hadey Travels Global positions you to meet it.

What you’ll study
- Anatomy, physiology and the fundamentals of nursing practice
- Adult, paediatric, mental-health and community nursing
- Pharmacology and safe medication administration
- Supervised clinical placements in hospitals and care settings
- Professional ethics, patient safety and evidence-based practice
Career paths after graduation
- Registered nurse in hospitals, clinics and community care
- Specialist nurse, theatre, ICU, paediatrics, mental health
- Midwifery (with further qualification)
- Nursing roles abroad after local registration (NMC, NCLEX and equivalents)
Where Hadey Travels Global places students
Hadey Travels Global places nursing students in recognised programmes in:
Can’t find your preferred country here? Contact Hadey Travels Global, we have strong partner options and great offers across many more destinations and will match you to the one that fits your goals and budget.
Entry requirements
- O’Level (WAEC/NECO): five credits including English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry.
- Some programmes prefer a further science subject; a caring, people-facing disposition helps at interview.
- An international passport valid for at least 18 months at the point of application.
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) where the university or country requires it, many of our partner schools also accept a WAEC English credit.
Why Hadey Travels Global (HTG)?
Hadey Travels Global matches your grades and budget to nursing programmes that lead somewhere, recognised schools with clear licensing and work pathways. We prepare your admission file, handle the visa and proof of funds, and brief you on the registration exams (such as the NMC or NCLEX) that turn your degree into a licence to practise.
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Start your applicationFrequently asked questions
Can I work abroad as a nurse after my degree?
Yes. Most countries require you to pass a registration exam (for example the NMC route in the UK/Ireland or NCLEX for North America). Hadey Travels Global chooses programmes aligned to these pathways and briefs you on the steps.
Is nursing really in demand overseas?
Very much so. The UK, Ireland, Canada and the Gulf all run active international recruitment because of long-standing shortages, a recognised nursing degree is one of the most employable qualifications you can hold.
How long is a nursing degree?
A BSc in Nursing usually takes three to four years, including substantial supervised clinical placement.


