Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- It's one of the most curious ironies of our time: while many Nigerians bemoan the supposed decline in educational standards, the world can't seem to get enough of Nigerian health workers. From London to Riyadh, New York to Toronto, they are in scrubs, commanding respect, saving lives, and quietly rewriting the global narrative about the quality of Nigerian education.

Yes, we hear it all the time-our elders lament the good old days when education "meant something." They scoff at the new generation, claiming today's graduates struggle to write proper sentences, let alone defend their certificates. The stories of exam malpractice, mercenary teachers, and schools that "sell" results have only made this sentiment stronger. ...