₦airaland Forum

moonraker:
Reports reaching me as at yesterday indicate the Japanese Embassy in Nigeria will instantly bounce your Tourist visa application if there isn't an invitation letter attached to your application.

Additionally, I have heard a few more incidents of Nigerians/Ghanaians getting deported at the POE for the inability to prove their purpose of visiting the country. One such incident described a situation where Immigration at the POE was not convinced when a Nigerian stated he came to Japan to buy auto spare parts. Said individual was then taken to a spare part shop by immigration to test his knowledge. Suffice to say, said individual was unable to name a single spare part correctly and detained, until eventually deported.

This isnt a scare post. It is a post to ask that you do your research thoroughly, to avoid stories that touch.

blackbriar:
Education Route is the always the best route.
There is also the ALT Route but still semi-education based because you have to prove your comeptency.

Lastly and Sadly, why are nigerian IT guys not applying for jobs in Japan and getting your work visas.
Indians are applying form mumbai and delhi and getting full time jobs and work visas.

I beg to differ, the indians also face the same cultural and language differences

Beacuse of lack of neccessary information about Japan.

I beg to differ however could you explain further.

Correct

True, but that also because there is no nigeria interest in Japan.

I am confused.

blackbriar:
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Gerrard59:
You did not quote my post quite properly. Anyway, I will explain better. Yes, there is a lack of information amongst Japanese firms about the IT talent in Nigeria largely due to cultural differences, the Nigerian community here isn't as cohesive and targeted as the Indian one to position their people at Japanese firms, Indians have greater clout in the global tech industry compared to Nigerians. Japanese fervently follow trends and events in the US and have seen how Indians, not Nigerians, head American companies. Even the Indians who get work visas to work here, check very well, they don't have the profile to enter the US directly from India. So, they target "easier" countries. The best of IT talent go to the US by fire by force. Others get refined in the UK, Germany, Dubai, Singapore, Canada before doing pivoting to the US.

Post a japa thread to Japan at Nigerians and check the profiles: the majority of people interested aren't those with IT backgrounds. That is the core issue: the Nigerians who have IT backgrounds would rather target Canada, UK, USA, Germany and even Dubai before Japan. Already, the perception is that obtaining a visa to Japan is hard. Additionally, many Nigerians who japa wish to obtain another citizenship/nationality. The prevailing belief is that Asian nations don't issue naturalisation statuses to foreigners. I have argued with Nairalanders who state that a black person can't be a naturalised Japanese citizen without marrying an ethnic Japanese. Even a MEXT scholar argued the same in the "Nigerians in Japan" Facebook group. However, the law permits naturalisation, but the applicant has to renounce the previous nationality. Indians can renounce and claim the Overseas India certificate/classification. For a Nigerian, that is the end. Many Nigerians aren't prepared to do this, especially those with IT backgrounds. It is a perception issue.

This perception can be changed by letting Japanese companies, especially their HR departments, know that there is IT talent in Nigeria. To Nigerian IT gurus, they should take Japan as a means to an end and late pivot to the US/Canada/UK. They should know that obtaining permanent residency is not as hard as peddled online, and this can be done without knowing Japanese. Many don't know this because of the perception issue due to lack of information, misinformation and lack of interest.

blackbriar:
Thanks for your the further explanation.

This was here i was headed in my comments. Have you ntoiced that are more indinas in tokyo lately and they all work in IT.
I spoke with 2 , and they moved to Japan form USA becuase they couldnt et their H1B visas and an IT form in japan offered them a job.

Nigerians are mainly focused on englih speakign nations whose visas are herculean compared to Japan. I just wish they could broaden their horizon.

Gerrard59:
Nigerians are not ready to learn a new language, especially one as hard as Japanese. Two, Indians have been working in Japan as far back as the late 90s and early 2000s. Nigerians don't have a good reputation in Tokyo, This might have changed, I don't know. Moving to Japan is smart of them as they can easily obtain PR in Japan and seek a L1 visa transfer to the US. Also, they can become naturalised, obtain Overseas Indian Certificate and move to Singapore for higher salaries.

Yes, if our IT gurus broaden their choices and look at Japan in the short term, they stand to benefit a lot as there are jobs available and the process of moving to Japan on a work visa is as easy as ABC.

Gerrard59:
Someone has to set up the centre and advertise it. If recognition, not necessarily support from the JLPT foundation, can be obtained, that'd be brilliant.

At the bold: while that is a popular reason for many foreigners who decided to move to Japan, I am yet to meet an African, young, mid or old, who mentioned it as a reason for moving here and eventually living. The core reasons are business, education, and love for Japan's technology. I also find it funny because I have never watched anime or anything related to Manga. The first time I read about the love for anime from a Nigerian was from Tensazangetsu20. I am yet to hear it from another Nigerian until you.

tensazangetsu20:
They are looking for USA visa 😂😂

ferhyntorlah:
Wicked you Tensa.


Happy new year to you!

blackbriar:
Education Route is the always the best route.
There is also the ALT Route but still semi-education based because you have to prove your comeptency.

Lastly and Sadly, why are nigerian IT guys not applying for jobs in Japan and getting your work visas.
Indians are applying form mumbai and delhi and getting full time jobs and work visas.

Indifferent12:
Please is there a link to apply for these jobs, I’m a web/mobile app developer, using MERN stack.
Can u point me to a link where I can apply for tech work in Japan.
I also have a bsc in computer science and considering masters over there.
I’m scared of racism and language barriers tho

Indifferent12:
Please is there a link to apply for these jobs, I’m a web/mobile app developer, using MERN stack.
Can u point me to a link where I can apply for tech work in Japan.
I also have a bsc in computer science and considering masters over there.
I’m scared of racism and language barriers tho

blackbriar:
Create a good LinkedIn profile.
Update your profile for recruiters " to see your profile" and set to Japan.

Check Robert Walters Japan [https://www.robertwalters.co.jp/en/]
Check Michael Page japan [https://www.michaelpage.co.jp/en]
Indeed Japan.

Bro racism is everywhere. language barrier is there everyday. it is all about you.
Are you willingly to learn, you see all foreigners form white to black learning and speaking the language.
You will have to learn the language but at your pace. City offices offer beginner Japanese courses for free.
First get the job that doesn't requires Japanese language

Uyigue12:
thank you so much for the honest response,I intend staying permanently with family in time to come..... and secure a better life for myself and my family.

BlaqT:
Hi.... Plz are you in Japan now?

Odinwa:
Good day guys. I read a lot about Japan lately and I’m in love with the country. As it stands, I want to visit and possibly relocate permanently.
I want to know how easy or difficult it can be applying for relocation or should I go with tourist visa first?
I will appreciate honest response cos I don’t have any knowledge of Japan visa application ever.
Thanks

luke55720:
Please how can a Nigerian registered nurse japa Japan?

luke55720:
Please how can a Nigerian registered nurse japa Japan?

blackbriar:
If Japa Plan, Education route. Try to do postgraduate degree in health related fields. You cant work as a nurse in Japan.
The language will disqualify you a 100 times.
Plus nursing does not pay well in Japan.

Gerrard59:
This is something our people should know when they trump nursing as a highly paid profession. Nursing only pays well in the US and nowhere else in the world.

Unlimitedlucky:
Sir Gerrard, Thank you for all the work you've been doing here, going forward bro, I would love your recommendation on (given the time changes and opportunities) on which national university should someone with 2.2 target for admission and please I would also need a place one can do side hustle going forward.

I look forward to hearing from you soon. Cheers 🥂

Gerrard59:
Target national universities outside the Kanto and Kansai regions. Lower cost of living and fewer foreigners or foreigners who don't speak English as a first language. This second point is important as it forces you to improve your Japanese within a short time.

This is quite understandable 😃 and I like it

Check the Wikipedia page on national universities in Japan. Check Google for prefectures and cities in both regions so you know where to apply for admissions.



Side hustle? I don't know which side hustle you have in mind, but anything on-site rather than online might (I don't want to be certain here) require a different visa class such as permanent residency. So for that, I will advise you pair with someone who is a permanent resident.

Unlimitedlucky:
Yes, on site, from my research, I read somehow that one will be issued resident permit at the Poe, won't that be enough to do

Unlimitedlucky:
Yes, on site, from my research, I read somehow that one will be issued resident permit at the Poe, won't that be enough to do

Unlimitedlucky:
Sir Gerrard, Thank you for all the work you've been doing here, going forward bro, I would love your recommendation on (given the time changes and opportunities) on which national university should someone with 2.2 target for admission and please I would also need a place one can do side hustle going forward.

I look forward to hearing from you soon. Cheers 🥂

blackbriar:
At the Embassy in Abuja, you get your student visa usually a 3 year visa.
at The POE Airport, your visa is converted to a residency, zairyu card indicating that you are on student residency.

If you want to do part-time job(which every student does) after receiving your residency card t the airport booth, immediately ask for a part time job stamp( it is a stamp on the zairyu card).

The stamp allows you to do part time job all through your student residency in Japan.

Unlimitedlucky:
Thank you for your cent Sir blackbriar.
The side of side hustle is partly settled, please are you aware of the POF account required. Must the money be in my account as a M.sc student, or use my sponsors. Your efforts is much appreciated 🙏🏿