Nigeria is not on the official NCLEX test-centre list (nclex.com, checked 29 Aug 2026) — the nearest listed African countries are Kenya and South Africa, so budget flights and hotel on top of the exam fees. The regulatory fees alone — CGFNS/TruMerit evaluation $420 + NCLEX $200 + $150 international scheduling — come to $770 before your English test, state board fee and travel. NCSBN has announced the NCLEX fee rises to $350 for anyone registering on or after 1 February 2027 — register before then to pay $200.
CBN official rate, 28 Aug 2026 — edit to your real buying rate.
Varies by state (≈ $100–$350). Check your target board on ncsbn.org.
Most US boards require IELTS/TOEFL/OET from Nigerian-trained nurses despite English-medium training.
Rough allowance for a Kenya/South Africa trip; edit to real quotes.
Confirm the current verification fee on portal.nmcn.gov.ng.
What's in the total
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials evaluation (CES Professional Report) | $420 | CGFNS / TruMerit |
| NCLEX-RN registration | $200 (rises to $350 from 1 Feb 2027) | Pearson VUE |
| International scheduling fee (testing outside the US) | $150 + VAT | Pearson VUE |
| State board application | ≈ $100–$350 | Your state board |
| VisaScreen certificate (visa stage) | $540 | CGFNS / TruMerit |
| English test | ≈ ₦299,000 | IDP / British Council |
| Travel to an official test country (Kenya / South Africa) | varies | — |
Fees verified 4 Sep 2026 against nclex.com and cgfns.org (CGFNS International now operates as TruMerit). Timeline reality check: NMCN verification alone commonly takes 8–12 weeks and CGFNS/TruMerit review 3–4 months — plan 6–12 months end to end.