ariesbull:
then make your leaders fix it... I have travelled and I know that it is not worth it...

The lonliness
The loss of Children to culture
The hand to mouth lives
The racism


Oga una no dey shame say una dey a place wey humans like una build... Make una dey shame small small naaa

Upon that una bongo still make the money... The last time I checked the rich boys in Nigeria aren't abroad based and they are doing legit business here not washing some dead bodies, plates and security jobs and old folks

Again, the vast majority of those people studied abroad or worked abroad or worked outside Nigeria and then returned to set up businesses in Nigeria. This new generation of japa folks would do the same, many will return but do stronger and as citizens of developed countries. Moreover, Indians and Chinese, who you applaud for moving to Nigeria also relocate outside their countries. There are so many of them in Australia, the US, UK, Germany etc. Humans would always migrate. The same cultural issues regarding raising children, so many parents don't experience the same because of how they brought their children. No be for Nigeria LGTV folks don dey around? I see their videos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

gassbee:
wat if d son gets gunned down by those thugs thru gun violence

That situation is random with the probability of it happening very low because they have a proactive government. In Nigeria the probability of kidnapping his professor dad is very high. If the Dad can pass through ijebu ode-ibadan road or lagos-ibadan road in his Toyota Camry by 8pm to 5am successful, even to fix a flat tyre he has Gods protection over him

ariesbull:


Oga hand to mouth lives is the teurg


You are living in credit and throughout your life you pay the credit... I don't even want to talk student loans that you pay till 50s


Wait till your 60s and 70s and understand what you did to yourself... Then your kids will not come back when you will want to come back...

In short they will not identify as Africans not to talk of Nigerians... Then it will be too late! That is if they don't drop you in hospice or some old folks home



That is if they dolt wake up to tell you they are now a trans or a gay or even les...forget them comming back and above all you have many and plenty gbese credit to pay from mortgage to child Supprt to student loan

Why should they return to a place of fewer economic opportunities? I don't understand you o. So a child raised to be an adult in the US should return to Nigeria after graduation? To do what? No one stops you as the parent from returning, I can understand it but expecting your child(ren) to do the same without looking at the economics does not make sense.

As for credit, people should see it as leverage, practice delayed gratification and understand a bit of economics. Don't go about getting credit to purchase liabilities or living a champagne lifestyle on a beer income.

ayandee:


That's life. One can't have it all. Yes, the cold can be very brutal and you have to dress yourself and the kids in layers. But I will rather pick the cold. It's bearable.
Insecurity, economic instability, weak institutions, poor system of education, epileptic power supply and a very weak passport are very unbearable. It takes extra strength to live in Nigeria. An elderly friend once said "Alagbara lo n gbe ni Nigeria ".

.. Hmnn, you've said it all.

Moniter0:
Hello Mr, I have been reading your comments, please can you help me relocate abroad? I don't have the means to do so now, I am a contract staff in a bank and I'm tired, please consider helping me even though I am a stranger and have come to your in weakness.

The truth about moving abroad is that it requires money, plenty of it. If you are single, it is cheaper but it involves a lot. For instance, I paid N1.5 million for my flight ticket before leaving. Imagine a married man doing so with his wife and say three children (since our people like to born plenty children)?

My advice to you would be to increase your skill set so that you stop being a contract staff and get employed at a high-paying firm in your industry or change industries if you have the time to learn something new. Then from there, you save, invest, compound and repeat. You could decide to leave via studies, work visa or even remain in Nigeria. I don't criticise those who remain in Nigeria, not everyone can leave anyway. My brother loves staying in Nigeria, but I don't love it. When I was learning ICAN, I met someone like my brother, and I was like his brother (now in Canada). So, people have different perspectives, and I respect it. One thing though, I believe people would/should face the end results of every decision they take.

GeneralShepherd:


Typical Nigerian we should celebrate that you don't pay taxes. How will the government build schools , roads and other amenities?

7m naira is just about 10000usd , many Nigerians abroad make 10x this amount

we pay income tax Called payee if you truely ever worked you will know we also pay WHT ,CIT VAT ,stamp duty tax . This are all the tax we pay . And it automated . On Vat alone We collectively pay around 500 bn naira per month . NNPC has not remitted any money to govt so Nigeria is currently run on tax collection . From my 7m I shop in shorpite and pay 7,5 vat tax I also buy airline tickets and pay 10 percent as tax . 7m is 10000 USD =this the silly conversion una they do to feel
fulfilled . We have all been here . majority of oyinbo don't have 10000usd in their bank accounts and will take a African Migrant over 1 year of slave labour to save that after expense .

LastProphet:


Depends on who you are in Nigeria, your skills or business. You can invest the 15m on a piece of land then gov Wike revoke your land as he did to Atiku campaign mgr in PH recently. I invested 10m somewhere in 2019 a minister changed the entrance to that street because it disturbs his entourage. See I'm not talking of Fulani yet oh. Nigeria is a useless country but you can still make money there but don't be fooled how risky your success is.
I'm from Kogi state and can tell you for free that if you go into a business any of yaya Bello boys are interested in you will be killed and Bello will publish how Natasha Akpoti is the one that did it.
So don't be fooled

So how do Ndi foreign investors aka Lebanese, Chinese and Indians cope there?

But with that kind of mentality by those close to the elites, I am not surprised that Kogi is one of the poorest states in Nigeria.

Helpout12345:
"A Cat in Nigeria cannot become a Lion overseas, and a Lion in Nigeria will not become a Cat either overseas.

Not true, you can be anything abroad.

olalekan9320:
Just the way people are still living in Borno and nothing has happened to them, it also depends on the location in US

Well, people are not dying to enter Borno, and we constantly hear of Nigerians being killed in Borno!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jwNNnOr-1U

Gerrard59:


The truth about moving abroad is that it requires money, plenty of it. If you are single, it is cheaper but it involves a lot. For instance, I paid N1.5 million for my flight ticket before leaving. Imagine a married man doing so with his wife and say three children (since our people like to born plenty children)?

My advice to you would be to increase your skill set so that you stop being a contract staff and get employed at a high-paying firm in your industry or change industries if you have the time to learn something new. Then from there, you save, invest, compound and repeat. You could decide to leave via studies, work visa or even remain in Nigeria. I don't criticise those who remain in Nigeria, not everyone can leave anyway. My brother loves staying in Nigeria, but I don't love it. When I was learning ICAN, I met someone like my brother, and I was like his brother (now in Canada). So, people have different perspectives, and I respect it. One thing though, I believe people would/should face the end results of every decision they take.

The guy ask simply questions how can you help him migrate abroad and all you could tell him is to learn skill set and change job to save money and relocate for how many years he will achieve that
Most Nigerian Japa syndrome don’t have skill or money but borrow POF to Japa. They guy ask you for help because he sees you promoting Japa and you can’t assist him.
You are abroad are yet to tell us the reality on ground

ariesbull:
no be humans like you create am black man

Na person leave canada come start flutter wave here

Mummyimbecile:
bro, our leaders no wan fix the country, so we gats JAPA...i don't for a second regret leaving the country!

Where you dey now some people made the sacrifices to make it what it is today...

GeneralShepherd:


This washing of dead body is an old wives tale.

I have lived in more than 3 western countries. Even when I was at my lowest, working as a laborer I was more fulfilled than when I worked in oil and gas in Nigeria.

These I work in top companies and make a lot of money. The most important aspect of living overseas is that I can go to the gym at 3am and not worry about my safety.

1. Not everyone lives in America
2. As dangerous as you think America is it is safer than Nigeria

3. The homicide rate in Nigeria is 34 compared to 4 in USA
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/violent-crime-rates-by-country

Please educate yourself on crime statistics in America

yarn who look like some pikin here . If you work in real oil and gas firm . Total upstream .star oil . Chevron .shell Mobil in Nigeria and resign to work as a factory worker abroad you must be MUMU of century . Oyinbo dey even hustle jobs for those companies in Nigeria . Tell your stories to babies .

ariesbull:


Majority of these guys are bleeped in the brain... Inferiority complex dey worry them....

They should be ashamed that they are enjoying what others build on USA and Europe only to mess it up with their criminal tendencies

100.... If you know what this people had gone through to make their country what it is today ... Kudos to their ancestors... Most Nigerians don't like building

sihamey:

The guy ask simply questions how can you help him migrate abroad and all you could tell him is to learn skill set and change job to save money and relocate for how many years he will achieve that
Most Nigerian Japa syndrome don’t have skill or money but borrow POF to Japa. They guy ask you for help because he sees you promoting Japa and you can’t assist him.
You are abroad are yet to tell us the reality on ground

The advice I am giving him is the best as I can't assist a random person online. I gave him a long-term plan, which if he applies, he becomes better for it. I was brought up to know how a fish is caught rather than being fed fish. As for borrowed POFs, good luck to those who use them. I did not take loans to japa nor were assets sold.

The reality where I am is:

- Learn the language
- Attend a good school and get skilled
- Stick to the rules and laws
- Respect boundaries

That is all.

TempleHouse:

YES, I CAN SLEEP WITH MY TWO EYES CLOSED IN IBADAN AT AKALA ESTATE ANYTIME

NO SHAKING !

I AM DOING WELL THAN MY COLLEAGUES WHO LEFT FEW YEARS AGO AND I PITY
SOME WHEN I WENT ON HOLIDAY IN UK

OVER 90% OF THE STUDENT'S WORKS IN CARE HOMES EVEN MY FORMER SENIOR COLLEAGUES IN THE BANK!

I CAN ALSO AFFORD MY KIDS TO TRAVEL ABROAD LATER IN THE FUTURE IF THEY CHOOSE TO.

WE CANNOT ALL RUSH OUT BECAUSE ALL IS NOT WELL.

ENJOY YOUR UK PROMO AND TO SELL YOUR HARD-EARNED PROPERTY TO BEGIN ANOTHER SLAVE TRADE IS WHAT BAFFLED ME

PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW THAT WE CANNOT ALL BE PROSPEROUS MOVING ABROAD

WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF LIFE IF YOU CANNOT DO SOMETHING THAT MAKES YOU HAPPY

ITS YOUR CHOICE !!!

Hmmm

It is worth it if it is what you want and ready to adjust to the new way of life. Speaking of being treated like 2nd class citizens the truth is if you live in Nigeria unless you have money and well connected no one will treat you well even gatemen will rubbish you. You will be treated worse than 2nd class . But if you are well boxed up Nigeria is sweet.

ariesbull:
we have been there... Dude when you start paying folks hourly come let's talk... I dolt talk to hourly earning folks...

You dey vex ooo

Primusinterpares:
So lately I have seen friends, families, colleagues at work, church members relocating abroad.
These people are "doing well" here in Nigeria.
Many of them resign from their high paying jobs, sells their properties and put up to like 25 - 40 million naira to relocate a family of say 5.
Is it really worth it?
Can't we make a good living here in Nigeria especially people with a good job here?
I need clarifications from those that have gone to enlighten me.

If your reason for traveling abroad is economic, all good. By this I mean you are hopeless, good. But if you have a reasonable source of income, a house of your own and live reasonably comfortably then don't leave the country.
Most japas like those you mentioned are motivated by greed, pride (Others are going, me too I want to go) and selfishness.
If you are afraid for your life, safety is alone of the Lord either in Nigeria or oversea.

Your reasoning is valid

Bksense:


How is Nigeria nearing it's ruin to be honest? Gun violence and kidnapping happen in USA everyday. But you won't talk about that due to White worshipping..but you people wish bad things happen to Nigeria and her people everyday so you'll be able to justify your Japa and tell them "we warned you". Why can't you people Just accept the fact that not everyone want to come And live a lonely and boring life abroad Just because of 24hrs light which you pay for with your nose anyways , and McDonald Job of $1500 per month. The money you earn over there doesn't even find you that boost until you convert it to naira in your head just to validate yourself and say ",I'm earning more than a professor in Nigeria". This is a trend I see Among you people.

And you can call me broke because I live in Nigeria. Since you can't even know whether I'm more satisfied and contented with my life or not

Thanks

CuriousX:


Brilliant submission. You hit the nail on the head. Everything is not about money. Peace of kind and a sense of security tops it for people like me and also very important is responsive and functional health care system.

One can be rich and die in a Nigeria n hospital, if there is an emergency because of lack of basic things like oxygen.

So rich people dont die in America hospital... Stop it na

gaby:
I've stated it here on numerous occasions that by the second year of the next administration, a Dollar will exchange for close to #2,000. Maybe by then, you'd understand what's fuelling the japa syndrome.

The country had been murdered from the inception, the funeral arrangements is what's currently ongoing.

please note, the dollar is 450 it's the black market that is 800+ and who buys from black market? They are the people who can't explain why they want dollars and most people usually sell to aboki rather than selling to bank at official rate. mean why, aboki is ready buy from you and sell to those who can't buy through bank at whatever rate he likes. Nigerians are the biggest enemy of Nigeria. It's more of the people and less of the policy.

lastchild:
The truth is this, whoever that travels abroad usually get disappointed over one thing,i lived 10 months in Madrid, Spain.

life was boring over there, even if I would make all the money in the world, i couldn't imagining spending the rest of my life over there.

lol, why won't life be boring when all y'all do over there is work work work

Primusinterpares:
Please explain. How is traveling an investment?
Imagine legitimately investing 15million here in 9ja. If we'll managed that could grow to something Huge in the nearest future.

How old are you and what do you do for a living.

When people give opinions, you can easily tell that they have no first hand experience of what they are saying.

MT:


US has the highest gun death in the world. That can't be twisted

If in your mind, Nigeria is safer, you should be happy, you are safe.

I think Nigeria is not safer. There are many ways to die here including guns.

Bksense:


How is Nigeria nearing it's ruin to be honest? Gun violence and kidnapping happen in USA everyday. But you won't talk about that due to White worshipping..but you people wish bad things happen to Nigeria and her people everyday so you'll be able to justify your Japa and tell them "we warned you". Why can't you people Just accept the fact that not everyone want to come And live a lonely and boring life abroad Just because of 24hrs light which you pay for with your nose anyways , and McDonald Job of $1500 per month. The money you earn over there doesn't even find you that boost until you convert it to naira in your head just to validate yourself and say ",I'm earning more than a professor in Nigeria". This is a trend I see Among you people.

And you can call me broke because I live in Nigeria. Since you can't even know whether I'm more satisfied and contented with my life or not

Thanks

If you don't have the means to leave this country. It's very understandable. Which one are you now consoling yourself with gun violence. Have you heard of any other place in the world where bandits can take 100 plus people from a school or train for months? Or schools will be on strike for 10 months. Poverty rate here is not caused by laziness. Its caused by evil leadership and mediocrity. Nigeria has fallen lets be honest

ComradeShegs:


My bros, japa and thank me later. U are not only japaing because of your financial freedom but going to where things work and your life and property is protected.

You if invest or start up a business for Nigeria with that 20M, tomorrow lack of adequate security go flush am..

Stop leing abeg

OdefaGirl:



What's the essence of your big man here if a storekeeper there can buy up your company here....
Do what suits you and let others live their fulfilled lives.
That someone Japa doesn't mean they can't be running big investments here and coming back home and traveling back again.

If you left your father's house for a better life anywhere in Nigeria, same thing for someone who left Nigeria to a country of their choice.

Some folks are here shouting racism, whereas tribalism is the order of the day in Nigeria.

Hypocrites!!!

Because you no make am in Nigeria mean say another person won't bah

Blitzerz:

Thats if herdsmen or bandits dont harvest you and the 15 million......

Na lie abeg... We get farm for ogun state here nothing do us ... Stop leing to people ... E get where herdsmen dey ... And even dem don dey reduce their killings sef unlike before

grandstar:


It won't get that bad. The primary problem now is that Buhari fixes the exchange rate. He fixes at a strong rate that makes absolutely no economic sense.

By June 2023,Buhari would be gone and all 3 leading presidential aspirants have promised to make the Naira flexible again. This would make the Naira firm up and stop the free fall

They have also promised to end petrol subsidies and deregulate the price. This will put the Naira on a much firmer footing.

brilliant submission

cooooooks:
You are evil. May you reap what is happening. May you and your family suffer the realities of living in Nigeria.

Please say Amen.

Carry your frustration go front abeg... People no dey die abroad ni

Lekan239:
wen kasala start to burst, na still Nigeria govt go still carry una come back with free plane

Sigh