Eriokanmi:
Tell them, OP. I never regretted returning to Nigeria after my program in the US. They said village people were after me when I told my naija colleagues I was returning to Nigeria. Now, we can tell who are the village people chasing today. To the glory of God, my company is now expanding to African countries

what are you into?

Winters23:


like i said before, no one is stopping you...

when you go and start "hustling" there we'll be running Nigeria, when you come back you still bow and answer to us

You dey dream, who will actually come back to call you boss. Boss in a terrible mess of a country

Limassol:
What is the point of this post? distract? discourage? You talked about rising inflation, but that seems to be a global trend, and not neccessarily unique to the US/west. Nigeria's is 15 percent while it's roughly half that in most western countries. Besides, inflation normally batter the poor most, and a in a country like Nigeria with nonexistent safety net it is even worst. Also, you seem to be ignorant of the fact that would-be emigres have diverse reasons for leaving, for some it is the security and safety western countries offer, while for others a good health care system and stability are major factors.

No mind our American crew on nairaland. They only complain on nairaland to discourage others from migrating when things turn a bit sour but always keep their cool whenever it goes soft.

I tell you what? Whatever happens, developed Nations can't be compared with underdeveloped Nations, period!!!

Don't give up on your migration plans if you've got the money and convinced with your personal research of country of interest too!

If you are serious about going abroad and believe you have what it takes not to be a welfare candidate and waste government resources, then, apply for Canadian permanent residency.

If you don't have a college degree and pass the IELTS then you're not ready.

kolomax:
600+CFA in Burkina Faso

Chai Wahala dey Wahala dey ! I see danger

Brexxit:
Rents varies from place to place in the USA

California,New York are high brow expensive areas,there are other American cities with cheaper cost of rent anyone japaing from Nigeria can stay.

As for gas prices I believe they will find a way out of it.

there is relativity..There is a reason why such cities are expensive..minimum wage can be higher there..using my profession as an example, u get paid more in Lagos,PH and Abuja..less in other parts of the country..

We know, but we all deserve the best we can get.

ArewaNorth:


It has always been great for me in 9ger. I'm living affluent life from my hardwok and I can save many times than those living abroad.
Only lazy an bitter people think otherwise!

I am happy for you brother. Out of 100% of Nigerians, how many percentage are like you Hardwork sometimes doesn't always lead to success, that you succeed from yours, doesn't mean others are lazy or bitter. However, do what works for you and don't discourage others from doing what they think will work for them too

starstunna1313:


Rent is expensive for Yankee. Mine is 1200 pounds for 2 bedroom per month excluding bills

Spending pounds in Yankee...haha...You are funny. You are definitely not in Yankee if you don't even know the country where pounds Is being spent

The best situation in Nigeria is the worst there in the West. Japa must go on, no retreat no surrender

U dey mind am, not even 1 aorta of understanding. I think that's part of the problem we face in this country. Once you've made it, you've got the secret formula and others are fools. Oversabi.

Opeyemic01:


I am happy for you brother. Out of 100% of Nigerians, how many percentage are like you Hardwork sometimes doesn't always lead to success, that you succeed from yours, doesn't mean others are lazy or bitter. However, do what works for you and don't discourage others from doing what they think will work for them too

TheEnforcer:
Yes I know people earning 3 to 4k monthly and they don't pay more than 700usd per month , rent ., phone and gas.Average shared 2 bedroom rent is 500 to 600 per month in many states on the East coast

Simple question: What do they do to earn that kind of money as illegal migrants?

iLegendd:
This thread is just to make some Nigerians feel happy. They'll say to themselves, "Afterall, I'm not the only one suffering — oyibo dey suffer too."

Hi.

I love you.

Still hope to be there than here

manikspears:


Don't mind them, minimum wage is 31k per year na cleaner and messenger work be that o.....oya convert am to naira how many graduates dey make that kind money per year for naija? Even if you consider the purchasing power.

Did you see how much they also spent paying to rent cheap houses in crappy neighbourhoods?

Nova1988:


Hi.

I love you.

You've said it before. I noticed you're supporting Russia. Give 99% of the love to Putin. I can manage 1%.

Olawrites:
There's high cost of living everywhere, like recently in the US, the cost of gas moved from $2 to $5 per liter.

Just know this fact before thinking of travelling.

Don't be caught unaware.

We've had enough stranded Nigerians in the diaspora already. Don't add to it.

Have enough money SAVED before you think of travelling.

Move this to front page please

Actually it is 5dolls per gallon not litre.

U dey US and don't know anything about US.

Gallon is more than litre.
3.785 litres make a gallon.
Even though it is still high considering the cost if change to naira, but don't comparr ur situation to what is happening here.
Am 30+,bsc holder, no work.
Now i can't apply for any govt jobs cos I'm above employability age.
Minimum wage in US is 6dolls oer hr in some states, California jacked theirs to 8dolls per hr.
If u work for 8hrs that is 64dolls equivalent to 30thousand naira daily. In a month that is 900k.

uuzba:

I studied a bit in UK and worked small.
Like joke, I no just see that money.
As a student, you can only do part time work, ie 4hrs a day - £500 monthly. And E finish.
After graduation, I was doing 8 hrs a day. about £900 monthly. E still finish.
Rent, transport, gas heating (because of terrible cold), food, visa fees, school fees...
You can't just only work.
You must do another runs to get paper. And that one will chop the remaining of your money.
1, 2, 3, 4 years? Na im I kukuma return like that.

You will just be working as a slave.
Earn money, carry all and pay debts
Earn again, pay debts again!!
over and over and over till you are old.

u mean you went through all this?

Op dey come home now.Make u come drink small gari.Gas price move up for US..sebi na only gas you talk..if na only gas price move up for naija sebi kerosene n firewood na alternative.
But na everything price move up including common drinking water..@OP......My friend will you keep quiet @patience Jonathan 's voice .

When my uncle told me how much he pays for rent and other as I convert am to naira, I just weak cos it was running in millions.

I just look am shake head.

MsFaith:


How do you want us to fix the country when we still have old and corrupt people lobbying for leadership positions?

First of all, are you in Nigeria presently?

Alongside young tribalistic folks.

ibechris:




E be like say na the convertion be your problem.
The rent,the water and gas bill as well as the electricity bill will make u go into hiding honestly.

Abroad no dey easy. Urgent 2k no dey there oh.

The $31k is the annual minimum wage in usa, 390k( naira) is the annual minimum wage in Nigeria nothing like extra time pay.

compare with their purchasing power and understand what i am saying.

obyrich:
Who are the old and corrupt people lobbying? Who are the people promoting these old and corrupt people all over social media and other forums? We the youth are responsible for the decay currently ongoing in Nigeria.

Very true

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Yes I am

Skullano:
When my uncle told me how much he pays for rent and other as I convert am to naira, I just weak cos it was running in millions.

I just look am shake head.

Did he tell you how much he earns in comparison with the rent? Them go dey give you bobo to discourage you, you sef go dey drink am.

manikspears:


The $31k is the annual minimum wage in usa, 390k( naira) is the annual minimum wage in Nigeria nothing like extra time pay.

compare with their purchasing power and understand what i am saying.

I still prefer to live and work in Nigeria.
Don't worry,until u go there and come back OK?

After paying all the bills,u will realised how sweet is it to live in Nigeria.

WoundedLamb:


You tell me. I don't really know. And I'm not saying Nigerians are better off. I only said for conversation sake that the angle

u
from which you approached the subject is faulty. And I gave my reasons for that. Tell me the minimum wage, let's express the expenses as a percentage of that and we might just end up realizing both spend the same portion of thier earnings each year.

Minimum wage in Nigeria is 30,000 naira. I mentioned purchasing power right? if you didn't skip that part while looking for faults.

razzydoo:
U dey mind am, not even 1 aorta of understanding. I think that's part of the problem we face in this country. Once you've made it, you've got the secret formula and others are fools. Oversabi.

I am just surprised at his comment

Rickmann:


The problem with people is that they all want to go and jam-pack themselves in the US and Uk that are currently the worlds biggest problem, when there are better countries to go, work and live an ok life.

Give us the better countries

socialmediaman:


Abroad people don’t wake up praying for light to iron their clothes. They don’t put on generators to watch TV and charge their phones. They don’t come back from work and have to go fetch water in jerry cans. They don’t pray for basic things of life. They work very hard without rest but so do many Nigerians in addition to all the problems above

you still pay for it

Olawrites:
There's high cost of living everywhere, like recently in the US, the cost of gas moved from $2 to $5 per liter.

Just know this fact before thinking of travelling.

Don't be caught unaware.

We've had enough stranded Nigerians in the diaspora already. Don't add to it.

Have enough money SAVED before you think of travelling.

Move this to front page please

Where exactly do you reside in the US, so you have being buying gas for $2 all this while? If you’re into delivery, Uber or Lyft that’s when you will feel the hike in price. Other than this aforementioned jobs it’s actually not a big deal.And stop stylishly discouraging people that wants leave the country, here in chi town our Nigerian community ain’t complaining, we all live according to ours means.