Best courses for Nigerian students targeting Australian PR via the 485 visa and skilled migration: (1) Nursing — high demand nationally, DAMA agreements in regional areas, AHPRA registration pathway for Nigerian nurses; (2) Engineering — civil, mechanical, electrical, and mining engineering all on the skills list with strong demand; (3) Information Technology — cybersecurity, software engineering, data science; (4) Accounting — CPA and CA pathways, strong demand nationally; (5) Education (Teaching) — teacher shortage across all states. Choose courses at regional universities for extra years on the 485 visa (up to 6 years for STEM in regional areas). Cross-reference your chosen occupation with the MLTSSL (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List) before committing.