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Why learning German could open doors for Nigerian nurses

Odunayo Oreyeni
June 27, 2025

With thousands of job vacancies in Germany, nurses like Omolewa Iperepolu are turning to language schools in Lagos. They hope to seize the opportunity while helping to fill the crucial gap in Germany’s healthcare system.

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