A sizable number of skilled and unskilled Nigerian immigrants enter the United States year in and year out. The American dream for many people includes finding a great career that enables them to gain experience while also establishing themselves financially. The good news is that there is a pretty steady supply of jobs in the United States for immigrants.

Which jobs are best for Nigerian immigrants coming to the United States? This is a common question but the kind of job you will be able to do might depend on your academic qualifications and job history. We have compiled a list of the most common jobs in the United States you can do as an immigrant below.

Most Common Jobs In The United States You Can Do As An Immigrant

Construction Jobs

New immigrants especially from Nigeria are drawn to the construction industry. Their presence has benefited employers, managers, and landowners by bringing in complementary skills and raising productivity. Cement masonry, carpet installation, carpentry, and painting are the most common occupations for Nigerian immigrants in the construction industry.

Agriculture Jobs

According to estimates, 73 percent of agriculture jobs in the United States now are done by immigrant farmworkers. Farm work is a vitally important job that guarantees the steady availability of food products, boosts the economy, and supports communities all across the US. 

Healthcare Jobs

As of 2018, the United States absorbed about 2.6 million immigrants into its healthcare sector including 314,000 refugees of whom 1.5 million were doctors, registered nurses, and pharmacists. As it currently stands, immigrants are overrepresented in a number of US healthcare jobs. Although immigrants only make up 17% of the total civilian workforce in the United States, they are responsible for 28% of doctors, 24% of dentists, and 38% of home health aides.

Transportation Jobs

Immigrants made up 13% of the US population in 2012, yet they accounted for 15.7% of all truck driver jobs. Immigrants especially those from Nigeria are filling labor shortages in the American trucking industry. With trucks moving 70% of all domestic freight volume, the trucking industry is the backbone of the US economy. However, the industry consistently faces a lack of qualified workers because of a high turnover rate and an aging native-born population.

Hospitality Jobs

Many different types of eateries, bars, and food service providers, including those found in schools and hospitals, employ individuals in the food service industry. Currently, there are a variety of readily available hospitality jobs available in the United States.

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