Five Countries Nigerian Health Workers Can Reside

Recently, the UK authorities placed Nigeria on its red list of countries that should not be targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers.

This development might seem like a hard time for Nigerian health workers seeking to migrate and work in the United Kingdom (UK).

However, here are five other countries Nigerian health workers can migrate and work.

1. Canada

Canada is one of the healthiest countries. It is a lucrative country for doctors; they are well-paid and provided with many facilities and a good working atmosphere.

General physicians earn around $83000 – $200000 dollars per year, which is a good income according to the costs of living in Canada. 

2. Germany

Germany provides a desirable working atmosphere for all medical staff, especially physicians.

Medical doctors are highly paid in this country, a general physician may earn about 7000 EUR on average per month, while it may exceed 10000 EUR depending on the working time or the working place like clinics or hospitals.

Specialist doctors earn much more naturally. Their salary is around 16000 EUR per month, while surgeons earn more than other specialists.

3. Luxembourg

Luxembourg is considered the most lucrative country for doctors around the world.

It is a small country in Western Europe, its population is around 632000.

Luxembourg is among the top 10 countries that offer high quality of life around the world.

Also, the salary system is high compared to other European countries.

Working as a doctor in Luxembourg, you should expect to earn between $12,000 and $20,000 per month.

4. Australia

The average doctor's salary in Australia is $156,000 per year or $80 per hour.

Entry-level positions start at $122,508 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $235,404 per year.

5. France

A person working as a Doctor / Physician in France typically earns around 116,000 EUR per year.

Salaries range from 42,800 EUR (lowest average) to 197,000 EUR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the average yearly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different Doctor/Physician careers.