daniwise:


Be optimistic,it can only get better

ogbonti:


no mind them - i am not against anyone japa - at least its good to go see for yourself the paradise on earth you think you are missing out on by living in Nigeria - and experience they say is the best teacher - but I hate it to the marrow of my bones seeing people lie here about the same abroad - USA for that matter that I have lived in almost 30 years of my life - haba

ogbonti:


na lie - stop lying - yes abroad things may be better than Nigeria in most areas but stop the hype - I have lived here almost 30 years in America - lived in New York and California (Orange County) - a high brow area for more than 10 years - we had some power issues at least 7 times in those 10 years no one brought us anything to apologize - abeg stop the hype - THANKS

IbeOkehie:


Yeah the Anti-Japa Crew is in hiding. They're the main reason I joined Nairaland. Bunch of jokers. Who can forget their advice?

Don't migrate because your mother might die. Abroad you must borrow for every significant purchase, you will NEVER pay off your house mortgage. UK is nowhere as good as it used to be, every Nigerian in UK is suffering.

Don't move to USA because you'll never be able to save ₦10million and of course my fav...will you take your whole family...they will remain and suffer with everyone else in Nigeria.



The kinds of things I'm hearing from Nigeria these days. Imagine you can't get your cash from a bank without paying a bribe to bank staff. Ordinary ₦100K !!! Middle class people abandoning their cars just like it happened back in 1984.

Let the Anti-Jakpa Crew remain there dishing out advice on countries they've never visited.

Good Luck to Nigerians

tensazangetsu20:


The day they took the light out for 3 mins here to do some maintenance. They brought doughnuts, ice cream and burgers to apologize . I remember when internet went out for just 5 mins, the next day the internet company was here to double check everything. The funny thing is the light bills and internet bills here are even lesser than in Nigeria. It's really terrible and to be honest the current Nigeria you are experiencing is paradise compared to the Nigeria in the next few years.

Animegirl:


Exactly.


My prayer points keep changing every day with how dire the situation is getting in Nigeria. I pray for something today, but when I check the news or go outside, I find myself having to change my prayer points again, if you know what I mean. It's becoming exhausting in this country.

Even for the basic things I need in this country, I find myself having to "work too hard" for them

Imagine me praying for common NEPA to bring electricity to keep my business moving.

Animegirl:
Words can't express how I weep for this country; my future lies in the hands of this nation.

As a young lady striving for success, it seems to be getting harder each day. Things are becoming more expensive, with an increase in the dollar exchange rate.

Life now is about surviving, not living.

004gist:


I know families that are almost parting ways because of this lines.
Please and please Japa comes with its own challenges and it's extremely expensive and one must think very well and be tactful before a step.

You must have funds to keep you a year or 2 ... And this runs into thousands of pounds.


I mean families sold houses, cars, left jobs and they are here fighting.... Na u say make i leave Nigeria. I am not telling u super story this is true life story.

004gist:


My brother she or he is actually right until I came before I believed.

See a lots of families that relocated last year or two are stranded. Like stranded having exhausted their funds. This are people that sold cars, houses, land and earning over 1m here in Nigeria... Combine salary of wife and husband..
.
I my self I have spent almost 30m via education rout if given just half of that money now... I swear I go return back.

Please don't allow anyone sell Hollywood movies to u.

The only time I will say come is when a company employed u and do ur visa.. What they called skilled visa. Once u land they start paying. Other than that my brother I have seen a lot here.

004gist:


What means are you using to Japa?
Education? Think twice... And have all necessary funds 100% plus living expenses 1 year upfront....this cost you 45m if UK and might be more for Australia, USA, Canada.

But for skilled like a company or hospital employed you then do your visa stuff then travel and start earning.... Better.
Please and please even that guy u quoted will be the one to call u names once u failed.

MasterTeeUSA:
another hopeless comment meant to create hopelessness in people....let your words edify. How is internet and light cheaper? Cheapest Electricity is $250 - $300 during winter time...that's close to N400,000 a month and internet can be as much as $80 which is about N120,000 for a month of use. You japa to UK...yes you will work but those care jobs are no different from bricklayers or laborers in Nigeria...you feel them in your body true and true...even security jobs. Ask those with the experiences...ask about people that got sick and relocated at mid age, ask about our people in mental institutions, ask about our people with strokes abroad...yet we come online and sell paradise that is not real for average Nigerian ABROAD.

Animegirl:
Words can't express how I weep for this country; my future lies in the hands of this nation.

As a young lady striving for success, it seems to be getting harder each day. Things are becoming more expensive, with an increase in the dollar exchange rate.

Life now is about surviving, not living.

Dennisochampa:
Don't envy o..
The cold alone is a reason to be depressed and if u no get means of survival for the first few months.... E don be for you be that...
The only difference between abroad and 9ja is that the system here is working....
In terms of food and weather and cost of living... 9ja beat abroad hands down......
So if you have a job that pays well in 9ja and you can live comfortably and still have some to save.... Broz I suggest you stay in 9ja...
Im speaking from experience

Animegirl:


Exactly.


My prayer points keep changing every day with how dire the situation is getting in Nigeria. I pray for something today, but when I check the news or go outside, I find myself having to change my prayer points again, if you know what I mean. It's becoming exhausting in this country.

Even for the basic things I need in this country, I find myself having to "work too hard" for them

Imagine me praying for common NEPA to bring electricity to keep my business moving.

nairalee:


When you get educated they'll teach u not to read face value but meanings

tensazangetsu20:
To be honest even outside the country the hustle continues but the difference is you see the results of your hardwork. You can plan stuff, work towards them and actually see the results manifesting but it's a whole different scenario in Nigeria. People who are still getting married and giving birth to Nigerian born children are some of the bravest human beings on earth.

004gist:

Back in Nigeria I have 4 houses and end up selling two to raise funds.. All the money don blow into whirlwind. I hate when people come here to spew thrash.

Yes people make it outside Nigeria but bro you need mor funds to get u stabilise over there.

It's as if you starting afresh and now u are running against time cos your visa might expire if you don't get certain sponsors.

So let's tell our self the truth.

If UK can be like this then how will Italy be, how will Spain, Portugal etc be? Cos I have seen people came from those areas into UK mostly in my local church here

sukkot:
lol but suffering is everywhere and enjoyment is everywhere. Let's pray for grace wherever we are

ogbonti:


NO MIND THEM - I have a cousin who was working in UNION Bank those days and had a nice car and lived in a well furnished self contained apartment in Lagos was doing OK at least - had a pretty babe he loved so much- they looked like twins and were so inseparable and she had a job too at chain store ----- he sold everything to go to the UK now he is selling ogbolor and ewedu as server in an African Restaurant in the Peckam area --- he was hiding inside toilet when he saw his former colleague (who came for holidays in the UK From Nigeria) come eat in the restaurant he is working as a steward --- guy confessed to me he felt like taking his life -even his babe he left in Nigeria to JAPA is now happily married to another man, as he showed me their wedding pictures from facebook - MONEY HIM NO GET - BILLS WON KILL AM --- LOVE LIFE ZERO -- PAPER HIM NO GET -- ALMOST 4 YEARS NOW - make ona use ona sense about this JAPA matter - the grass is always greener on the other side- a word they say is enough for the wise ------ think everything well - dont JAPA on impulse ooo - e get why hmmmmmm

004gist:


I am only advising people not to get deceived by what they see online or hear. Experience is the best teacher. That your friend that Japa yesterday showing u fine fine pictures you might not know the real picture.

Again anyone telling u he or she travels not necessarily for job might be a very high class person in Nigeria. That have investment spinning millions for him or her each month.

Like where I stay I pay 1.5 million in a month. Just a small space. Other expensive places goes time two of that amount.

Not to talk about tax, they tax your income, send council tax to you every three month, send you gas bills, heat, bills etc converting this in naira every month is not easy.

So one primary reason most people travel is to sustain their self through jobs and by extension give their children good healthcare, security....

Kingbuhari:
People like me . I japa immediately the clueless one Bubihari rob Jonathan and am not regretting it today

Dennisochampa:
....
Bros... I have 2 kids... A biz and was working a job of 202k per month in 9ja...
I was able to cater well for my family, was living in a big house and was planning to even buy a car...
By a large means... I was comfortable to a certain extent....
Now I'm in Europe to start over.....
Without experience here.. You will have to start all over to work your way up the food chain which is never easy to do...
So far... I had a better life while in 9ja than now...
That is not to say I regret the decision I've made because me na certified hustler...
I'm just saying that, if one has a good job or an assured means of livelihood.... 9ja no really bad.....

tensazangetsu20:


The day they took the light out for 3 mins here to do some maintenance. They brought doughnuts, ice cream and burgers to apologize . I remember when internet went out for just 5 mins, the next day the internet company was here to double check everything. The funny thing is the light bills and internet bills here are even lesser than in Nigeria. It's really terrible and to be honest the current Nigeria you are experiencing is paradise compared to the Nigeria in the next few years.

REGINALD001:




IT WAS EARLY DECEMBER, MINE WAS ALMOST 45MINS, THERE WAS AN EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE WHICH WAS SUPPOSE TO TAKE 30MINS, BUT DUE TO THE HARAH WINDY CONDITION IT EXCEEDED THE EXPECTED TIME....... WITHIN A MINUTES PAST THE 30MINS.....I GOT TWO EMAILS AND DIRECT CALL WITH APOLOGY AND ASSURANCE, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WILL BE BACK IN LIKE EXTRA 30MIN ......BUT BEFORE 20MINS IT GOT RESTORED .........WITH ANOTHER EMAIL FOR APOLOGY AND ASSURANCE.........

THAT 40MINS WAS LIKE 10HRS TO ME BECAUSE EVERY ACTIVITY HERE IS BASICALLY LIGHT......JUST NAME IT.

planetx:
And you know and have meet Dangote, Otedola ,Adenuga children schooling in the US lol, keep deceiving yourself

Mcslize:


Quite a sour experience! S3o sorry for that. Always delete your credit alerts whenever you receive an alert.

seunny4lif:
CFA is now the same as Naira, unbelievable, same CFA that was a laughing currency few years ago.

We are moving forward back

femi4:
It's not late to leave. In two years time, you will envy those that leave now

RenaissanceGuy:
They do not pay you in naira, so you have no reason to convert them to naira.