₦airaland Forum

bjdon:
One problem with a lot of Nigerians is that they don't really know what they want. Mr A does something, therefore Mr B feels he must do the same.
My advice to anyone considering leaving their job in Nigeira to come to the UK, is first of all do an honest analysis of yourself and your situation. What kind of person are you? Are you the kind who can set a goal for yourself, and work towards it, no matter how hard and rough the road? It takes a certain kind of mindset to make it in the UK. I meet people here working in security or as taxi drivers, I finished my university and moved on, and many of them were still doing those jobs. In the UK you need an Iron will, total focus and be ready to sacrifice to obtain your dreams..
If you are not that kind of person, it may be better to stay in Nigeira and work your way throught the system
In summary the age old doctrine of 'Know thyself' is essential befoe making the choice to Japa or not Japa

orisa37:
Is it really worth going to UK though the UK environment is serene with good security and a functional Gocernment?

The above mentioned facts say it all.

a4cube:
Me that is looking forward to relocate to Nigeria. Let this election come and go then I will decide.

SIRTee15:
Don't sell your property to come down to UK. If u can secure leave without pay at your place if work, good for you.
UK is good though they struggling at the moment due to global inflation and energy price.
However, u have to be hardworking to achieve any meaningful breakthrough, UK is not for lazy people- u will get stuck.
Overall look at the bigger picture, get your British passport, invest in real estate in naija, establish your children abroad, and finally come back home in your 60s.
My uncle lives in naija but collects Canadian pension. If he's unwell, all he needs is a plane ticket to Canada. He built couple of estates in Lagos area while he was in Canada and lives on the rent. He's doesn't depend on any children to survive. All his children are well established in Canada and doing fine. Not bad for someone who started as a milk man in Canada.

NB if u know u can achieve all the above easily while working in naija, then I see no point in u travelling out
Just invest in your kids and send them to university abroad. They will pick it up from there.
Ensure u take good care of your health, exercise early in life, go for check up regularly, eat lots of fruits n veggie. Avoid fatty foods.
Nigeria health sector is weak when it comes to managing chronic illnesses- a common problem in old age.

SenatePresdo:
They are not primarily leaving because of money making or whatever that has to do with economy.

Nigeria as a country is a ticking time bomb, its better to leave when you can.

There are 1 thousand and one ways to die in Nigeria now, and the Govt doesn't even care because their own family lives in abroad.

And now, remember that politicians are billionaires. So it's not about the money they will make in abroad that makes them to relocate their own family.
Okay nice
It's security and peace of mind.

Nonexisting1:
Leaving high paying job and even moderate paying job of 400k and above for UK in this 2022 is the greatest foolishness of all times UNLESS YOU HAVE GENUINE IMMIGRANT VISA not via school route. Before you move, ask someone in the UK to tell you the truth about his condition though I can bet he won't. The best thing to do is to visit UK on a holiday to see things yourself before you quit your job here and move unless you want to turn your name to Mr. Suffering.

Mindlog:
Do you have the statistics to back it up?

If you are relocating to the UK via study route, sit down and really plan your path, many just rush in and end up in dead end jobs roles.

UK offers so much opportunities in some critical sectors, I work in Children social care and there are many children residential homes that are in dire need of support workers (vetting is thorough).

HarlequinLekex:
EUROPEAN countries need those in the health sectors just dat I heard dem dey exploit naijans over there. Don't know if it is true.

HarlequinLekex:
Jakpa is meant for those who know what dem dey do and not those ones shouting jakpa up and down. EMPHASIS on the word THOSE WHO KNOW WHAT DEM DEY DO.

Mindlog:
Care jobs does not include taking care of corpses, it is the job of mortuary assistants.

HarlequinLekex:
The person wey go dey take N1m home every month mean im job good and get rank in the office place which means cost of living go high.

HarlequinLekex:
I am proactive jakpa but UK and US is a no no.

Mindlog:
Some people earn that in a week before tax doing Live in Carer jobs.

AlfaSeltzer:
Gays and lesbians. Their business. Good thing is everybody minds their own business, not here that you go go dey look into your neighbour things.

Mass killer? For UK? Abeg, there are more mass killers in this naija. Herdsmen, Bandits, UGM, Police, skull miners, politicians, etc

Boredoms. Socialising in uk is costly so yes, if you are poor, you'll be bored. People in UK make budget allowance for leisure and I can tell you there is many more entertainment in uk than in Nigeria. Just costlier.

Racism.UK is actually not too bad. I have currently more hatred in Nigeria from other tribes than I had in UK. There are layers but all you have to do is look at the strata of the society and make your own way. If Rishi was shouting racism as you are now, he would never had become UK prime minister.

Freezing wether. Makes you appreciate summer more.

Working conditions. Nobody will force you to work. You are not a slave. If the job is not suitable, leave. You can't die of hunger in UK. Government will give you money and food if you have no income. It is our people that accept nonsense jobs there. That's why they give us nonsense jobs. Indians don't.

HarlequinLekex:
It is not huge when responsibilities dey your gon go gon go of your neck.

Racoon:
Nope! I stay in my country.Imagine the increasing racial discrimination/profiling, difficulty of immigration processes, adaptability to new environment among other factors. I must succeed in my country.Home is home. No where is good like home

BRIMBRAM:


Same mentality with folks who will do everything and anything just to live in Lagos even if it means sleeping under bridge despite living very comfortably where ever outside Lagos.I can't stay in Lagos never.I like peaceful environment as I am a critical thinker and love relaxing alot too.

Mindlog:
100% worth it from personal experience, even if offered N1m monthly salary in Nigeria, I will not take it up.

duduade:
They are doing it for their unborn kids yes I understand. This country is really pushing them away as they are not sure of what the future will look like.

Abeg leave them

wasiubello:
Bro don't make such mistake ooo. Almost 95% or more of Nigerians who embark on this adventure are regretting and dying of depression over there. A word is a enough

darocha1:
People leave their all in all in Nigeria to seek better life aka JAPA

Better Life = A country where your children can grow in a same society.

Better Life = A country where your efforts will count for it.

Better Life = A country with security and consciousness on the welfare of its citizens and tax payers.

Better Life is why people left 6 digit figure which inflation can make meaningless in a day for JAPA countries.

I hope with these few points of mine, you will let those who can JaPa do so peacefully and not do another thread about them.

dollytino4real:
over real my guy

dollytino4real:
It worth it!! Who want to japa abi do o! No reason their nonsense reasoning

Favourleonard:
100% sure no moving back maybe later I come back and seek for a better Nigeria

Samidecking717:
Congratulations to old Bendel Insurance fc, truly deserve troph.Once again welcome to the NPFL.

imadiyi:
Not beautiful, they are biuriphul

fattprince:
I don't think so that's why I used the verb "was"

owanguy:
Congratulations to all Bendel insurance fans, is a well deserved victory

fattprince:
It was in calabar culture. It was called fattening room. They weren't allowed to come out or be seen by men from when they enter to when they come out which is several months. They weren't allowed to work only eat and sleep and we're attended by an experienced elder. But I think an Igbo clan had a similar culture from a book I read. Cyprian Ekwensi.