engrrichie92:
I'm a tech bro, I currently do 1.5M Monthly in Nigeria and I just got a job offer last month in the UK for 4K pounds monthly(after tax)

My guys there be complaining about bills and how hard it is to save and all over there

So, If you were me, which would you pick and why?

Modified: will also like to hear from those in the UK; what do you think guys?...Now that you know how it is over there, what would you advice?

@lalasticlala...please help push to front page for more engagements

UK 4K monthly is > than 1.5 M in naira. Let us first start from the exchange rates. 580 official rate for GBP vs Naira. So 4,000 x 580 that's approx. 2.3 M equivalent in Naira.
UK has better Job securities and values skills more which would put you at an advantage at long run.
You said 4K after tax deductions that means you have 4k pounds to yourself which has a large margin. In UK foods are as low as 1 pounds, pence depending on what you want.
Though, it depends on your location, high profile areas when it comes to accommodation pay monthly(they all do besides), can pay as high as 2k pounds monthly but you can get very decent places from 800-1500 pounds monthly.
Low areas are as cheap as 500 pounds (single room).
You don't need to get mattress, bed, TV you just pack in your clothes and food in there.
There is no place like home, certain job advantages, social life you enjoy in Nigeria, you can't try it over in UK.
So much to compare though. Go to UK it boost your travel/immigration records.

BritishNaija:


First of all, depends on how good you are and what you can do and company you have contract with. Was with BAE before current one will still go back to BAE, i rejected facebook and pretty good Nigerians are there.

How good does someone have to be. UX design doesn't really favor much

engrrichie92:
I'm a tech bro, I currently do 1.5M Monthly in Nigeria and I just got a job offer last month in the UK for 4K pounds monthly(after tax)

My guys there be complaining about bills and how hard it is to save and all over there

So, If you were me, which would you pick and why?

Modified: will also like to hear from those in the UK; what do you think guys?...Now that you know how it is over there, what would you advice?

@lalasticlala...please help push to front page for more engagements

I take God beg u...stay in Nigeria..the cost of living is low. You can save well here. UK bills and frustration will finish u o...I'm in Nigeria too and earn over 2m per month..Cash is king here.

Make a choice your kids will pray for you when you old and gone.

engrrichie92:
I just got a job offer last month in the UK for 4K pounds monthly(after tax)

In what field did you get this job? My husband and I's combined salary is not £4,000 a month.

engrrichie92:
I'm a tech bro, I currently do 1.5M Monthly in Nigeria and I just got a job offer last month in the UK for 4K pounds monthly(after tax)

My guys there be complaining about bills and how hard it is to save and all over there

So, If you were me, which would you pick and why?

Modified: will also like to hear from those in the UK; what do you think guys?...Now that you know how it is over there, what would you advice?

@lalasticlala...please help push to front page for more engagements

Everybody don already tire for this country including myself, but for this matter wey dey ground so, i go still choose Nigeria over the UK because of the high tax over there, traveling abroad is only beneficial to hustlers and not professionals unless you are real professional like doctors and nurses

Toks2008:


Lies.

Car no be by force

Phone broadband Netflix is less than £80

Electricity is less than £50

How much would your handset be?

Say £40

How much would your subscription be?
£20

How much is Netflix
14

Electricity would be more than 50 quid except you want to be living in the dark all the time.

If you expect the individual to cut down on his balling, then it agrees with the principle that he would get less for more.

Ammishaddai:
[s][/s] Shut the fvck up. Nigerians don't pay taxes ,but over here, we do that all day ,every fvcking day, and you know why ? Because the system is built to keep the rich in check while the poor remain average. And that's something that eats very deep into your savings and earning potential , especially if you're a middle-income earner .

But besides all this , when was the last time you took into account things like electricity bills, community tax and other services that are paid in the UK ? Have you thought about that on 4k pounds ? Please do that before sending me more ludicrous statements

The fact that you even had to insult that guy for making a valid point, makes one wonder how some people even reason.

So you're saying people in Nigeria dont pay bills? What sort of ignorance is this? Do you know how much it cost to fuel a diesel generator for 12 hours a day? Do you even have a clue how much a unit of electricity cost in Nigeria today? Do you know that in Nigeria you literally pay for your own security and pay to fix the roads leading to your gate? No comfortable person in Nigeria risks going to govt hospitals when sick; do you have a clue how much it cost to be treated in a decent private hospital in Nigeria?

engrrichie92:


The VISA covers 3 years actually
Thanks

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If you don't mind, what field of tech are u in?

Btruth:
what about people that earn less than £2,000 nko?

They struggle the entire month.

Just believe it.

For someone thats just doing it for japa sake, no job offer or anythiing just won escape poverty, should be the one to consider bills and savings over there but

As for you going on job bases with 4k pounds monthly, man don't seek any other advice or opinion, infact by now you should already have carried your luggages and on the way to airport sef..


You are lucky man, just know millions of nigerians now hoping and praying for your kind opportunity so dont waste it at all

No dull am!

engrrichie92:
I'm a tech bro, I currently do 1.5M Monthly in Nigeria and I just got a job offer last month in the UK for 4K pounds monthly(after tax)

My guys there be complaining about bills and how hard it is to save and all over there

So, If you were me, which would you pick and why?

Modified: will also like to hear from those in the UK; what do you think guys?...Now that you know how it is over there, what would you advice?

@lalasticlala...please help push to front page for more engagements

engrrichie92:
I'm a tech bro, I currently do 1.5M Monthly in Nigeria and I just got a job offer last month in the UK for 4K pounds monthly(after tax)

My guys there be complaining about bills and how hard it is to save and all over there

So, If you were me, which would you pick and why?

Modified: will also like to hear from those in the UK; what do you think guys?...Now that you know how it is over there, what would you advice?

@lalasticlala...please help push to front page for more engagements

As someone who lives abroad (not UK) , I'll say £4k monthly isn't a lot but not bad if you will live within your means. There are definitely bills to pay such as ( rent,insurance, energy(electricity), phone bills etc.). Like someone mentioned, you might not be able to live a "big boy" life like you will do in Nigeria but the truth is it gets better each day as you unravel opportunities. Living abroad comes with lots of benefits that you might not enjoy in Nigeria (few examples are, less/no fear of insecurity, good roads, constant electricity, clean water, great health care, quality education if you have kids( I know UK has one of the best education systems) and many more).

avalon7:


This one d include Netflix for expenses. You sound like an extravagant person, no offense

The idea is to compare a guy earning 1.5 million Naira a month with one earning 4k pounds.

If the 4 k pounds guy has to avoid Netflix, then he's definitely worse off than the Naira earner.

Who no go no go know. I guess you leave in your house. Take my advice, it is better you stay back in Nigeria.
Let me quickly remind you of family members. Immediately you find yourself in the UK,all eyes on you.

Agbebakun22:
boss abeg no vex oo is digital marketing also into tech

Yea...Sure

Hone that skill well enough and there are companies in Nigeria that would pay above 1M per month for it

[s]

obailala:
The fact that you had to even insult that guy for making a valid point, and then you even proceeded to type rubbish, wow!

So you're saying people in Nigeria dont pay bills? What sort of ignorance is this? Do you know how much it cost to fuel a diesel generator for 12 hours a day? Do you even have a clue how much a unit of electrocity cost in Nigeria today? Do you know that in Nigeria you literally pay for your own security and pay to fix the roads leading to your gate? No comfortable person in Nigeria risks going to govt hospitals when sick; do you have a clue how much it cost to be treated in a devent private hospital in Nigeria?

[/s] You fuckers don't pay taxes that's why nothing works in your Nigeria . Secondly , the guy made no valid point other than display ignorance under the guise of "greener pastures " and "jappa" which to me , is the lowest form of reasoning you can give to support someone to relocate from Nigeria under a salary of 1.5m a month

ucee64:
lol see you google paid me 1.4 million yesterday ,bro money dey online if you know you know.keep doubting bro

Bro show me ways

OP this bro has said pretty much everything. There's value in travelling tho. Take this first offer as the stepping stone. I believe (strongly) that subsequent ones will be lucrative because of the UK work experience this new offer would have given you and it will be easier to access better opportunities.

Ammishaddai:
Bros 4k pounds doesn't sound like much over there(especially if you're into programming). And when you look at future expenses , you might not really be able to say afloat (especially with a family and all). So I'll advice if you ask for a remote opportunity with the company, since it's obvious you're intrested in increasing your financial power

What kind of rethorical question is this OP asking. Do you have a sense of discernment at all?

engrrichie92:
I'm a tech bro, I currently do 1.5M Monthly in Nigeria and I just got a job offer last month in the UK for 4K pounds monthly(after tax)

My guys there be complaining about bills and how hard it is to save and all over there

So, If you were me, which would you pick and why?

Modified: will also like to hear from those in the UK; what do you think guys?...Now that you know how it is over there, what would you advice?

@lalasticlala...please help push to front page for more engagements

BritishNaija:


Please come to Uk, I'm tech too and have been in Europe even since, Did not know your salary was after tax before i made the first reply.

What is a tech ? Please break it down for me

This is a big fat lie, salaries in UK are quoted before tax

psucc:
You get job offer( forget how much is involved), the offer alone is enough for you to move on.

If you like, get N2m monthly here it is not worth it.

Have you even earned 100k monthy before?

N2 million naira monthly is fuckingg worth it here, you will be treated like a king.
Over there even if you earn 100,000 pounds monthly you will treated like thrash especially if you are black.

Dont be deceived, btw since when did jobless peeps start giving career advice?

Nairaland is losing it.

engrrichie92:
I'm a tech bro, I currently do 1.5M Monthly in Nigeria and I just got a job offer last month in the UK for 4K pounds monthly(after tax)

My guys there be complaining about bills and how hard it is to save and all over there

So, If you were me, which would you pick and why?

Modified: will also like to hear from those in the UK; what do you think guys?...Now that you know how it is over there, what would you advice?

@lalasticlala...please help push to front page for more engagements

The first reaction of a lot of people will be for you to just go. First of all, accommodation is expensive, then other bills, even worse if you have a family. My opinion is if you could get this then you're good enough to get a better one. 1.5M in Nigeria will do more for you than 4K pounds in the Uk.
A lot of Nigerians are misinformed or clouded by situations that they feel relocating means their lives have changed.
If you decide to go, it should come from a place of strategy that is if it will help your career and not just for survival.

Drugkills:



The best decision you can make is leaving!!! Don’t even look back.

I am talking from personal experience, sending this reply from Birmingham. People survive on 2000£ per month, trust me 4000£/month after tax is a good pay.

My one cent is fight for your family and pocket.

Snowing heavily right now

AmericanDad:


I take God beg u...stay in Nigeria..the cost of living is low. UK bills and frustration will finish u o...I'm in Nigeria too and earn over 2m per month..Cash is king here.

I just dey reason all these people wey dey shout insecurity, abi dem no fit relocate to another state, they're just creating unnecessary mountains out of a molehill

BritishNaija:


Why do you guys like arguing blindly on this forum, There are still people that receives more than 1.5m in Nigeria. Very sure, Tech is money.

Don’t mind him. He hasnt seen beyond his nose. Even in other areas other than tech, people receive more than 1.5m in Nigeria. It happens in most multinational companies and a few Nigerian Fmcg.

Lightway:


How good does someone have to be. UX design doesn't really favor much

When i say good, you have to be very good,

Java, C++ was done in Russia, In fact my Journey passed Through Russia, Hungary, Ukraine, Ireland, United states and even Portugal. Must be very good in Maths.

elbulk:


The first reaction of a lot of people will be for you to just go. First of all, accommodation is expensive, then other bills, even worse if you have a family. My opinion is if you could get this then you're good enough to get a better one. 1.5M in Nigeria will do more for you than 4K pounds in the Uk.
A lot of Nigerians are misinformed or clouded by situations that they feel relocating means their lives have changed.
If you decide to go, it should come from a place of strategy that is if it will help your career and not just for survival.

"A place of strategy"....very well noted
Thank you

cosmatika:


If you don't leave in the UK, don't say this shit outside.
I live in a 2bedroom flat here, my rent and all bills inclusive is not more than £1000 monthly.
You can't spend more than £350 a month no matter wat you are eating.
So he has more than £2500 as savings which is more than the #1.5m he earns monthly in Nigeria.
Abi na better Healthcare and environment.
Don't be fooles by the rubbish ppl say about tax and bills in the UK

what a joke. Thats if he doesn't have a family to takr care off or how do you feed a family of four on 350 pounds per month??

PIT OF LIES !!!

OVERHYPED JUST TO CREATE A FAKE NEWS FOR GULLIBLE NIGERIANS AT HOME...!!?

WHO GAVE YOU £4000 OFFERS IN UK.... JUST FRESH FROM NIGERIA

THOSE WHO ARE IN UK WITH THEIR PHONETICS CAN'T EARNS AS MUCH

JUST TO IMPRESS THOSE WHO HAVE NEVER TRAVEL OUT OF NIGERIA

STOP DECEIVING YOURSELF BOY !!!

PeaceJoyLove:

Where do you easily find 10million naira monthly. You just want to make sure you win.

Oga, stay in naija na. Who dey force you? By the time Boko Haram removes you...you will know. Bandits are around too. I cant even talk further. Stay in naija if you want. You never get 200k job, you are talking of 10million naija in naija. Just to keep debating.

No matter the amount you get today, if you are into Tech....move. no one will ever dispute that. You arent into Tech. So, stop arguing blindly. You are into something which you know is not meaningful as soon as you leave naija. If you get 10 million naira monthly in naija which I dont doubt, you know you are into fraud or corruption. So, stop your rubbish thing.

We are talking about ppl who are legit, not you corrupt govt officials.

Hello, can you please stop with the scaremongering. I think it's quite distasteful at this point. We all have families in Nigeria & they are not kidnapped or raped yet, we have lived in Nigeria all our lives and not died yet. People go back home in December & still spend time with their families. Container hasn't fallen on anyone I know personally, even though It happens quite often.

Nobody is discouraging anyone from travelling, people should take that personal decison by themselves based on what they want in life.

1.5M in Nigeria is a lot of money, especially if you aren't living in Lagos. People are getting jobs in Nigeria amidst the unempoyment problems, so not every one is jobless and cannot get a 200k job.

Nobody I know has encountered Boko Haram, my family lives in the South & it is peaceful.

Ammishaddai:
Bros 4k pounds doesn't sound like much over there(especially if you're into programming). And when you look at future expenses , you might not really be able to say afloat (especially with a family and all). So I'll advice if you ask for a remote opportunity with the company, since it's obvious you're intrested in increasing your financial power

You suggestion is okay, but I will advise him to go for the UK offer as I believe the 4k pounds offer is an introductory salary for him into the UK. With the experience he will get in the UK job and further training, his next Job might be a very big and juicy one.