Gatess:



250k is ok cos after exchange, it will drop in value. Meanwhile getting an agent for u wouldn't be a problem. U must have to be on ground except u have a trusted fellow that can do that on ur behalf. It's best u are around cos COTONOU house e get as e be ooo, so choose your taste yourself. Once u have your money, u can get a house of your choice within a day or two.

Moreover for the exchange rate, it depends too, u can get lesser or higher depends.
If u work remotely, u can go out of Cotonou to reduce the cost of accomodation and increase the standard.

cybernaut:
I work remotely and am sure I can earn 50k to 70k monthly on the internet without leaving my room. I am a forex and crypto trader please I want a city in Cotonou that is less cheap and I will be happy if you can list them for me.
Also I don't know anybody over their and I will like you to recommend me so cheap hotels I will lodge for some days before renting a room and parlour self con.
I will appreciate you comment on these because time is not on my side now.

Scrit:



How far gee

As e DAE go just dae update

Nah same hustle we dae do , infact I dae close to border town sef and I go like migrate enter legally

This Naija is suvked up.

cybernaut:
I have given up to these country. I naturally dislike Nigeria because it breeds criminals mostly elites criminals

Munachimso30:



Show me a group of three(3) and I will show ya two(2) frustrated Nigerians

cybernaut:
I am not frustrated and my online business as a forex trader is okay for me but I want conducive environment so that I can feel happy for my life.

I don't want to live in Europe, American or Asia but I prefer to live in west Africa because of they have all the basic amenities I suppose to have in Nigeria but I was denied it without a good reason.

If I live in west Africa where I have access to light,pipe borne water, security and effective laws then why should I complain.

Please is my life I want to enjoy it in fullness not managing . Everything about Nigeria is managing which not suppose to be.

cybernaut:
I have given up to these country. I naturally dislike Nigeria because it breeds criminals mostly elites criminals

cybernaut:
I am not frustrated and my online business as a forex trader is okay for me but I want conducive environment so that I can feel happy for my life.

I don't want to live in Europe, American or Asia but I prefer to live in west Africa because of they have all the basic amenities I suppose to have in Nigeria but I was denied it without a good reason.

If I live in west Africa where I have access to light,pipe borne water, security and effective laws then why should I complain.

Please is my life I want to enjoy it in fullness not managing . Everything about Nigeria is managing which not suppose to be.

Scrit:



How far gee

As e DAE go just dae update

Nah same hustle we dae do , infact I dae close to border town sef and I go like migrate enter legally

This Naija is suvked up.

Scrit:



Make person no fit run better ride , popo go DAE disturb person

Wear better clothes , society will stereotype one

To get fuel is hard
Buying cash with cash
International payment is hard

Looking Funny but hard fact bro👍
Can't walk into a bank to complete offshore payment

Reason why I still can't use my ic markets, domiciliary account to get dollar nah story

Omoooo e be plenty plenty things oooo

AbleBouncer:



You are so right bro. I left naija for niger republic since last year, can you believe people don't know what is generator here, light dey steady and their money is more valuable than naira. Their highest currency is 10k
Just 1 leaf o. Come see technology

lakebless:
I intend to be a supplier of phones overthere

GoodIsGod:
For all you 419 thinking relocating to Cotonou would be nice because big steady light.
Just stay in Nigeria o. Don't go and add to our dented image.

If you are caught in Benin, you might live the rest of your life in their jail.
They are not corrupt like Naija security agents.

Gatess:
THE UNDERRATED COTONOU

Since I was born till date, we Nigerians have always looked down on a lot of neighboring countries like Cameroon, Togo, Benin Republic etc.
Well, you are not to be blamed if you are among those who look down on some of these countries, even when we have not had an opportunity to cross border.

Well I was one of those people who actually looked down on most of these countries until I had an opportunity to sail round west Africa and the narratives changed.

Meanwhile I was completely marvelled the first time I visited Cotonou, the business hub of Benin Republic about 4 years ago when Patrice Talon newly took office
Two years after I re-visited, after touring round other west African countries. I spent 3 days here and without a waste of time, I concluded to relocate down to this place based on the level of development I saw, the security, serenity etc.

Finally I am now living here and I have no regret so far.

I will say this country is blessed with the best president who is working tirelessly to improve the living conditions of his beloved citizens and I am glad hearing citizens saying positive things about the president.

Things You Don't Know About Benin Republic...

*They have currently have one of the best roads/road network in west Africa
* The maintain law and order
* Security is good
* Security personnels are friendly and don't intimidate anyone. If caught intimidating you, he or she will severely be punished
" If you are caught in a robbery attack which involves gun, forget it, u are gun forever.
* Electricity is 247. No low voltage or unecessarily interruptions.
* Steady clean water supply by the government at an affordable rate
* 247 transport system cos of good security
* Night life is topnotch.. in fact their balling na night with street light almost every nook and cranny of the city.
* Amazing beaches with super duper fun.
* Nice Bilingual schools for your kids
*Stress free movement without traffic jam.
* Policemen scattered at every nook and cranny of the town to maintain law and order and not for stop and search.
* Drugs are only bought or sold at a registered pharmacies and not from quacks or roadside vendors
* Foreigners almost have same right with citizen and can't be treated anyhow
*Women are like egg here. Any maltreatment or mistreatment, you will face the law.
*Public school, go to sch by 7:30am and return home for break by 12noon and return back to school by 3pm to dismiss between 6-7pm Monday- Friday
* You can choose to relocate from your rented apartment after a month or two cos of the privilege of monthly payment plan
* Their money now more valuable than naira in black market
*This is the only safe transit route coming from other African countries to Nigeria. Of course you should know how that helps an economy.
*Internet is steady and fast but a bit expensive
*Pepper body no common here like naija
* ETC

Business Opportunities
From My Findings So Far...

*Tailoring is a place to explore especially when you sew English wears and Nigerian attires
* Sales of any kind of electronics which you can bring from Nigeria and Togo cos they are cheaper over there and expensive here.
* Sales of second hand phones and laptops, not forgetting their accessories too. Very lucrative
* Nigerian foods are in high demand especially areas where Nigerians live more. U go sell tire
* Sales of sewing machines(more of manual)and it's accessories are in high demand cos this is their major skill work with hairdressing.
* Phone and laptop repairs needs serious attention here cos most of the engineers are not competent enough
* Sales of motor parts/bike parts. Both are very good biz here too.
* Bilingual schools are still in high demand in some places including teachers.
* Transportation biz- As a naija man, u will do better plying from border to town, if you are a smart. As an okada rider, concentrate around Tokpa, Misebo and Beach, you will be fine too.
Those who are into okirika(2nd clothes, shoes & bags), it's still very profitable till date but you must have a good contact for you not to be cheated.
Etc


Let me drop my pen here for now. I will be sharing some photos of the places I have been to like the beaches etc . So stay tuned as we will be dropping more information to give you a comprehensive info about the country generally.

Valentineboy1:


Please must I have international passport before I can.enter the country? And what is best route by land to follow

bull67:
Thats it,with zero natural resources and they have made great improvements. From city to the North, if you see the roads they have constructed, you would pack your load and leave nigeria. They are not has rich as nigeria but, they are comfortable. Its good for family man. He can work in lagos and leave his family in cotonou. Good school for the kids.By boat to cms lagos it's only two hrs journey

Scrit:



How far gee

As e DAE go just dae update

Nah same hustle we dae do , infact I dae close to border town sef and I go like migrate enter legally

This Naija is suvked up.

Letlovelead213:


We are on the same level. Were you able to migrate legally??

Scrit:




Closing up on it Soonest

Caleb15:
I saw a thread now of deportation of nigerians from the said country, how true is this

zx9651:
op stated facts. been living here for
almost four years, initially came for
a degree program which i have completed but i don’t wanna go back to naija.