Case Studies· 6 min read·United Arab Emirates
Nigerians in the UAE: from kafala to Golden Visa in 5 years
How Dubai became the second-largest Nigerian professional outpost outside London.
~150k Nigerians in the UAE in 2026, up from 75k in 2018. The Golden Visa shift removed the kafala dependency — now anyone with AED 1m investment, AED 30k/month salary, or recognised specialised talent can self-sponsor.
Ready to plan your move?
Get your personalised migration blueprint
Free summary in 60 seconds. Full blueprint + 3 country deep dives for $50.
Start free