I find this dissatisfying. Recently relocated to the in United Kingdom and what I figure in my quest searching for job is very depressing. Most of the job applications I made were turned down on the basis that I am not a British national. That is very understandable. So applied for a work permit which was granted. Having the work permit didn’t really helped much. At this turn, I decided to look into jobs in Nigeria since there are jobs located in Nigeria through UK job agencies.
This is where the story get more interesting. I saw an Ad for a job posted on RHL website titled “Commissioning Mechanical Engineer” I applied for this job and called the agency to follow-up. I was transferred to the guy in charge of the role and we had a chat. He asked about my experience which I explained and how relevant it is to the role advert. He now said that the problem he has is that the role requires a British national and I interrupted quickly, stating that ‘I am a Nigerian National’. He said well but the role in question requires a British national. At this point I was perplex but really don’t want to show my rage not to burn bridge.
Now, I am wondering the kind of policy the Nigeria Immigration service pushing, if a British National get a preferential job treatment over a Nigerian national. And yet the unemployment rate is overwhelming. I think it’s time the Nigerian government review its policy and how it affects the people.