tensazangetsu20:


Was there really 24 hours electricity in Nigeria in the 80s?

rinzaugustine:
Yes it was because I remember in 1986 one day we were reading and then the lights went out, my mother said we should remain calm wherever we were that the light will come, after about thirty minutes they brought the light..It started getting worse in the nineties and by 1998 we have become used to sleeping without lights and a lot of people started importing more generators

PoliteActivist:


This is not "story". This is my life!
All good and well but please understand I already have my ticket. The TRV is ten years or passport expiration date whichever comes first

Dennisochampa:
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Lol... Bro I see it this way, no matter what, if it's bad there, those that are there will come back to hustle here...
It's never easy especially going to start all over in a new place but bros... Life is a risk... Staying back here is a risk...
Even me I have that fear presently because I've gotten a visa to join my wife in UK..
I earn close to 500k in both my business and my job monthly but I think of how much I can earn with my work rate and the grace of God....
It's not easy but we have to try...
We are Nigerians.
People wen dey go there go survive and make am, no be 2 heads them get...
Believe in yourself and your ability and leave the rest to God.

darkmarky:
Still japa

tensazangetsu20:


Wow since I was born I am 27 now I have never experienced steady electricity till I left Nigeria. I always thought it was like that. I am surprised.

studycenter:
Yeah, I was careful not to mention this part. It always don't end up well between frnds in circumstances as this.

If you've got well established frnds/family out there, getting recommendations for employers can surfice in the case where there's no work permit (if you choose to rough it)

Nigeria is a lost cause!

I'd advise anyone to find their way out if they get the opportunity. 500k you see today can't give that perfect dream life considering what Canada has in stock.

Get a virtual Canada line. Arrange your resumé to match Canada format. Use your frnd's address. Apply to jobs and attend virtual interviews.

alphabbey1:

Get a G licence in Nigeria, you will use it to enter truck training school in Canada. Tuition fee for the truck training school is just about 5,000 dollars... After the certificate, I will not give you 100% assurance but I can assure you that you are in a better position of securing a Truck driving Job faster with your visiting visa....

Please forget about using visiting visa to get a tech Job in Canada, reason is, there are thousands of citizen, PR, Work permit holders that can fill up any tech openings....

olalekan9320:


What you have is a visitors visa, you can only visit, you shouldn't be asking the question because you won't be able to work in the first place

johnson8213:
No amount of money can keep me in this good for nothing country if I have the opportunity to japa. I will not even come back again

Tapout:
You dey plan to japa, you still dey go job interview. what's your plan exactly??

Selfkontrol:


For me stay in Nigeria for atleast 6 months and save money. If possible 1 year. You can’t work with a visitor visa. don’t ruin ur visa. Save enough money since you already got 10 years visa no issue. Ur plan should be permanent resident route with work experience. If you’re old for marriage get married and start the pr process with ur wife. 500k is change. Naira is useless right now that’s just $500. You might not make a lot of money in Canada due to tax and inflation but atleast after a few years you will have ur citizenship which is the most important. With your citizenship u can relocate to any country of ur choice hassle free or come back to Nigeria if u wish. Ur target should be a second passport for urself and kids.

And by the way pls how easy was it getting ur visitor visa cos I plan on getting one for my my child birth. How long did it take? How much was in your acnt and the necessary documents ur submitted. Thanks

2Radii:
I am not doing again, lemme be buying my cocoa here bro, if I secure a PR den I can consider moving


But sir, is it possible for someone living in Canada, a high profile person to secure a PR for an immigrant??

PoliteActivist:


No doubt. Question is, now or later

stankezzy:
I don't waste my advice again , a professor that have thought for 30years is paid 500k,some bank managers that have worked for many years are paid 300k ,then some body that got a job of 500k is asking if he will leave it to travel abroad , in music industry all d abroad returnees came back with nothing and became billionaires in Nigeria eg banky w, donjazzy,debang,Rema,even our president now , how much did he come back with from America, he became a billionaire in Nigeria
In politics and business eg adenuga glo, Reno omokri, all came back with nothing and became billionaires in Nigeria, u no get sense pass all of them , don't mind people that doesn't have passport telling u that 500k naira is less than 500$, in Nigeria and your home town how many billionaires have u ever seen coming back from abroad,traveling abroad is when u don't have job at all or when u have job less than 200k any job above 300k doesn't need any traveling abroad , most people that were earning 300k or above that travelled are now regretting it , be wise

Hideaki:



Before the Biafran genocide, my mom worked as teacher earning 300 naira as her salary in the teacher's quarters being given to my mom by the state colonial government then with water being pumped to our house and 24/7 light


After the Biafran genocide everything went to shit


I went back to the house I grew up in ; everything was out of shape, dilapidated and pieces falling out with new tenants not maintained anymore

I won't be surprised if that house collapses one day with the tenants in them

otunbadan:


yes actually, I live there

DevOpsOlu:
Your "friend" may not be able to host you. Lots on Nigerians find themselves with no place to stay on arrival after friends /relatives failed to perform. Have at least 3 month of saving that can be used to pay for hotel and basic necessities.
Best wishes

Dozzyrich:
My contribution just go with me please

Omoawoke2:


I know ideas and dreams could be tempting to make a giant step.
But try to calculate carefully, 500k na small money for dollars, but it’s still a lot in Nigeria.
Reality is different from dreams and ideas oo, getting a job and settling down with visitors visa is not as easy as it sounds. I wish you all the best to make the best decisions

Discreet90:

I was have seen bank managers and even me personally was earning more than that amount before I relocated. The moment my visa came out too alot of distracting opportunities started coming up. 500k today is not up to 500dols. There are opportunities for you once you are into tech, IT or any engineering skill. Don't let your village people distract your bright Japa. Also don't listen to those who japa with their agricultural certificate or biz admin. We tech guys are doing well and in high demand. I will keep saying it that as long as you are earning below 3m a month in naija. You have no reason to say no to Japa. Naija ain't worth it right now. Imagine fueling your car with almost 50k a month from the 500k. How much is left. Rent still dey. U go won marry born pickin. Reason am well o

Resurgent2016:


A visitor visa by design is not intended for work by the issuers. There is a fair chance you will find it harder to get a job because of this though you have an in-demand profession.

It is probably better you keep the Nigerian job while looking for opportunities with the visa.

Jewessgratitud3:


If I no dey, I no get people there?

Tax and bad weather is what is killing them there

na2016:


Did you read other's response??

YourGFsnatcher:


If you know what's good for you take that 500k job. It's wayyyyyy a better option for you. Trust me, the Canada of today is a nightmare. There's mass emigration from Canada because thier economy is crumbling. Stay n build yourself here

alyarmouk:
Stay Nigeria. Surely one chance go locate you someday

PoliteActivist:


The job actually quickly goes to N1m. But dreams and ideas, once they take root... plus I already have my ticket

alphabbey1:

Of course, having a relative in Manitoba and saskatchewan can fasten your PR process...

Deoboss:
Many people think going to Canada is the best option, check video below. Make your research very very well as Canada favours just some while the country does not Favour several others.

The weather is not friendly at all and cost of living is some thing else. Canada is not the best country to relocate to. I lived in Germany a bit back in the days. Just the language barrier if not Germany is a better country to relocate to plus Luxembourg.

I have 3 friends that regret travelling to Canada so much that 2 of them relocated to USA which they said is by far better while the 3rd is back in Nigeria after his visa expired and did not bother to be PR (Permanent Residency)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vXjQHNfiW8?si=c7S18Abq57bxGkfE

Deoboss:
Many people think going to Canada is the best option, check video below. Make your research very very well as Canada favours just some while the country does not Favour several others.

The weather is not friendly at all and cost of living is some thing else. Canada is not the best country to relocate to. I lived in Germany a bit back in the days. Just the language barrier if not Germany is a better country to relocate to plus Luxembourg.

I have 3 friends that regret travelling to Canada so much that 2 of them relocated to USA which they said is by far better while the 3rd is back in Nigeria after his visa expired and did not bother to be PR (Permanent Residency)

https://youtu.be/2vXHNfiW8?si=c7S18Abq57bxGkfE

PoliteActivist:


Thanks. Almost same advice from my folks there. But I have PLANE TICKET and I have itchy feet and ideas. Not sure they grasp that

PoliteActivist:
I accept the job, add little more experience to your resume , think about the better one after two months .take your final decision .the only thing you will be losing know is your plane ticket.

already have my plane tickets o, and been planning my life in Canada oo!
Didn't think I'd actually land the job at all! 500K a month plus housing, car, health and life insurance benefits.
Why is life always like this??!! In serious dilemma what to do