Nigerians apply far more than any other nationality, but their endorsement success rate (about 3%) is dramatically lower than many other major nationalities, whose success rates often exceed 20-30%.
1. Nigerians submit by far the most applications
Nigeria: 1,303 applications
India: 685
Russia: 357
Nigeria accounts for roughly 32% of all applications (1,303 out of 4,087).
2. Nigeria has one of the lowest endorsement rates
Only 42 out of 1,303 were endorsed.
Success rate around 3.2%.
1,261 were not endorsed.
3. Some countries have far higher success rates
France: ~45%
Israel: 40%
Russia: 32%
USA: 31%
China: 30%
Ukraine: 25%
4. Nigeria contributes disproportionately to rejections
Nigeria accounts for 36.06% of all non-endorsements.
Yet only 7.16% of all endorsements.
What might this suggest?
The data alone does not tell us why. It could be:
Many more applicants from Nigeria applying.
Applicants not meeting endorsement criteria.
Lower quality evidence submitted.
Large numbers applying speculatively without strong profiles.
Differences in awareness of what endorsing bodies are looking for.
Nigerians apply far more than any other nationality, but their endorsement success rate (about 3%) is dramatically lower than many other major nationalities, whose success rates often exceed 20-30%.
1. Nigerians submit by far the most applications
Nigeria: 1,303 applications
India: 685
Russia: 357
Nigeria accounts for roughly 32% of all applications (1,303 out of 4,087).
2. Nigeria has one of the lowest endorsement rates
Only 42 out of 1,303 were endorsed.
Success rate around 3.2%.
1,261 were not endorsed.
3. Some countries have far higher success rates
France: ~45%
Israel: 40%
Russia: 32%
USA: 31%
China: 30%
Ukraine: 25%
4. Nigeria contributes disproportionately to rejections
Nigeria accounts for 36.06% of all non-endorsements.
Yet only 7.16% of all endorsements.
What might this suggest?
The data alone does not tell us why. It could be:
Many more applicants from Nigeria applying.
Applicants not meeting endorsement criteria.
Lower quality evidence submitted.
Large numbers applying speculatively without strong profiles.
Differences in awareness of what endorsing bodies are looking for.
If youโre applying for the global talent visa, please put in your best. Read the criteria back to back, put forward your best work and only use letters from people who know you. You need a stellar profile. Donโt lie or attempt to, they will catch you.
The first application cost ยฃ561 and the rest is after that endorsement. So if you can afford to part with that money, then try it anyway, but still put in your best.
But if that money means breaking down your entire savings, then abeg put your best foot forward.
This is the endorsement rate in the past year for Tech Nation, and itโs brutal. Only 42 Nigerians. ๐
Link: https://t.co/Eqx1beMbOx
So please. Do the right thing.
Financial Pressure
Prioritizing Appearances
Poor Financial Planning
Choosing the Wrong Mentors
Many immigrants face emotional blackmail from relatives in Nigeria who assume they are wealthy. Feeling guilty, they often send money they cannot afford, leading to personal poverty.