pash4naija: @op, certain elements of your post is right but all I can see is 'get rich'. Life is not all about material riches and hard work no matter where you are has not killed anyone. Riches also consist of: peace of mind, seeing the fruit of your labour whether its a monthly salary or profits from business, travelling to wherever without hassles, having the basic necessities of life and overall being happy AND satisfied. Satisfaction can come through various avenues and not riches alone. Its because of riches that people do rituals in Nigeria for money or kill their relative out of jealousy or go into armed robbery. No where is perfect but some places are better than others. There are people in Nigeria who are legitimately doing business but finding it damn hard cos of so many factors. There are thousands of graduates without jobs (mind you, not everyone can run a business). This also applies to other places in the world. Like someone commented earlier, she didn't like her job in naija and her fiance couldn't get a job in his field either, but since moving to canada it has worked out beautifully for them. All these said, I see this as another 'abroad' vs 'living in nigeria' thread. Let's live and let live. By all means if you want to move to Nigeria, feel free and those who want to leave Nigeria pls do so by all means. I don't see anything wrong either way. It only becomes a problem when it is borne out of desperation and people do all sorts of illegal things just to leave. No two destinies are ever the same

trent9002: USA, UK etc is NOT the best place to move, Its all just names. Smaller well doing countries like Singapore, Scandinavian countries etc are much better. Just the language barrier.

Blazay:

ODE! I was in Nigeria less than 2 months ago!
No electricity. . . diesel fumes everywhere!
Unemployment. . . ,.90%!
Everyone I know that has moved back to Nigeria to 'do contract' have been DUPED out of their senses by yahoo-yahoo ruffians likey ya! They are now back in the US to queue up in airports as "LIMO" drivers with monkey coat-and-coats! All their wives have now taken to pros-ti-tution to survive!

Chueeeeeeeeeeeeh!

Godogwu:

LOL thats the people you know...you are clearly not my class. I'm sure you're one of those die hard Nigerians who are too ashamed to accept that people make it in Nigeria. Frankly, the US is just for school for me since my dad insisted but i'm leaving immediately after. you sound so broke by the way

Blazay: http://www.thebody.com/content/art8300.html

Blazay:

What do you have to say to this?

Nigerian politics!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_eHbzBZPnA&NR=1&feature=endscreen

Wallie: It should be obvious to people with common sense that going to a place with no support system can be very difficult but just because something is difficult does not mean it is invaluable.

The rule about America is that there are no rules or set template to follow before you make it. About the only thing you can almost guarantee is that if you work hard you will live an ok life.

I really don't understand why people are so preoccupied with being rich! Everybody can't be rich...it is just impossible because being rich will then be the norm. For example, the median household income in Maryland for 2009 is $69,272 (N10.7 million) which is considered being rich in Nigeria. For you to stand out in Maryland, you will need to make about 4 or 5 times the median household income.

What people should strive for is an income that allows them to have the basics things to keep their family happy. That might mean having a house, a couple of cars, taking a vacation every year, being able to eat whatever you want, having a few dollars in the bank, and having enough spare change to donate to a charity of your choice.

By the way, Americans that live America, a country so bad that you should stay away from, gave $347 billion to charity in 2011. People willingly gave $347 billion to those seeking assistance for a cause. If this is not a sign of properity then I don’t know what is!

Oh, and since when is getting a mortgage or a loan bad especially when you can get a $300k mortgage for 30 years at about 4%? It seems the OP thinks that if cheap mortgage becomes available in Nigeria most people won’t jump on it! If you buy stuff on credit, at least you will get to own it after you pay off your loans.

Do you really think your Dangotes and Adenugas do not get loans from banks? I think you don’t really understand how money can work for you even at the crazy 25%+ interest rates charged by Nigerian banks! It is all about leverage!

Godogwu:

smh
october 2005, really ...

India/Botswana
India has the second-highest population with HIV/AIDS, numbering 5.1 million people, with the second highest-percentage of infection in Botswana, at 23.9 percent.

Nigeria/Lesotho
[size=20pt]Third place in population is Nigeria with 3.6 million people; in percentage, it is the African country of Lesotho, with 23.2 percent. Placements of four through 10 will show the population ranking first, then percentage rank.
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Zimbabwe/South Africa
Zimbabwe at 1.8 million people, South Africa at 18.1 percent.

Tanzania/Namibia
Tanzania at 1.6 million people, Namibia at 15.3 percent.



Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/26852-top-ten-countries-hiv/#ixzz2F3yZoAG0

Blazay:

I agree! Your 'shalanga', pit latrine class!
Life in Nigeria. . . NO INDOOR PLUMBING!



[img]http://ts3.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4610257364322174&pid=1.9[/img]

Godogwu:

LOL thats the people you know...you are clearly not my class. I'm sure you're one of those die hard Nigerians who are too ashamed to accept that people make it in Nigeria. Frankly, the US is just for school for me since my dad insisted but i'm leaving immediately after. you sound so broke by the way

Blazay: Nigerian 'navy seal'!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtAQ0PRPQ8I

Tstark:


This post right here says it all. The OP was talking out of his backside for the most part, but he did have a few facts [just a few, maybe 1 self].

kokoye:


Is this the only house you have seen in the U.S that is owned by a Nigerian ..or you just decided to show this one to buttress your bias or drive home your point?

Be sincere.

Maybe you need to go Georgia, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, Jersey, California, Illinois, New York and see the houses owned by hard-working Nigerians.

Based on this quote alone, you entire opinion is biased.

Wherever you are, if you work hard and with a stroke of luck, you will live comfortably. It is just tougher in Nigeria with all the other issues you have to deal with (kidnapping, electricity, corruption, etc.).

Stop lying to yourself and others. It is not right

erico2k2:
Leave tha thing the OP is saying,ask him to go and live in 9ja for just 6 months if he dont change his statement

erico2k2:
Take it easy, U just said you are schooling which means you are still very young, when you get to certain age ur priority would change,if Nigeria is so cool as you paint it,Im sure you will go to a very Gppd Uni there.

dayokanu: Blazay from her pictures has shown us Living conditions in Nigeria is worse than America.

So OP when are you relocating home

ayinba1: @OP
Pray tell us what is wwrong with this house? Does it have running water, gas, electricity? IOs there a reasonable amount of peace and security? If yes, then this house you pictured here is better than what 90% of Nigerians have at home. Not everyone is going to be rich but at least try 70% being comfotable before saying Nigeria is better thna USA.

Godogwu:

probably your very wretched family,

The Nigeria I live in; https://www.nairaland.com/1121769/lagos-rising-international-tourist-business

Blazay:

Have you not been to Nigeria?
Roaches and rats all over their mansions of sickness and DEATH!
After making mouth. . .they will run out of Nigeria to go to Germany or London/China or India for 'treatment'!
We are still waiting for 'GOVERNOR CHIMA'!

dayokanu:

Tell am make he come back home he no go gree

Blazay:

Is that your village?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVY1dLJ0EBs

dayokanu:

Tell am make he come back home he no go gree