Japa Toolkit: Work Abroad as a Nurse, Teacher or Doctor (Self-Apply Guide)

Want to work abroad as a nurse, teacher or doctor without paying an agent? The Japa Toolkit maps each licensing route step by step, so you can apply directly to the registrars and employers yourself.

What’s inside

• Nurses: UK NMC (CBT and OSCE), US NCLEX plus EB-3, and the UK-first fast-track to Australia
• Teachers: UK QTS eligibility for Ghana and Nigeria, US J-1 designated sponsors, and Gulf school verification (KHDA and ADEK)
• Doctors: PLAB and GMC, USMLE and ECFMG (including the Sponsor Note detail most guides get wrong), AMC and MCC
• The 12-point scam filter and licensed-recruiter verification steps
• A budget planner worksheet for the full pathway

Who it’s for

Healthcare workers and teachers, especially from Nigeria and Ghana, planning to move abroad through official self-apply routes.

Format

Instant-download PDF, updated August 2026. Free re-download whenever the guide is updated.

General information, not legal advice. Verify current rules on the official sources listed inside the guide and consult a licensed professional for your specific case.