₦airaland Forum

abbey621:
Do you live in the UK? Do you work in the UK? I know at least 50 people working and living in the UK and most of them are family members.....Abeg stop using theory and start being practical, reality differs from the picture you're painting!

People earning £1400 per month are targeting saving £500, how dem wan do am? No rent, no food, no utility bills? Una funny o

Couples with 3 children earning minimum wage in the worst case scenario together get atleast £2800 after tax and NI . Rent , bills and other expenses at most will carry £1800 . Couple earning such amount will go for a two or three bedroom apartment at £950 to 1100 a month at most a month .
Foodstuffs cheap in UK. Gas, water, Internet, electricity cannot take more than 250 to 350 in expensive form of it.

Alakoriomo:
Yeah. They’re far far far better than us. Why do you think all of us in Africa will kill just to get a visa to their country? Why do you think 97% of Nigerians can never be successful in life without going to abroad? Or have u ever seen a Nigerian making it in life without travelling abroad? Yeah they’re the best humans alive and we’re supposed to be grateful to them for even giving us visa to come to their country cuz some of us don’t deserve it

You are being sarcastic, right? Do you know how many Hausa merchants and traders of foodsuffs who are wealthy and have never been to the white man's lands? Hundreds of thousands of Nigerians are rich through businesses and they don't see Europe and North America as a big deal. People own bus fleets in Nigeria and rake in millions daily and don't give a hoot about living abroad. No need to compare Nigeria and abroad. Pray to God to bless you wherever you are. Cheers.

Simeonjoe1:
Na naira them dey spend there.. You'll still Covert that 2.4m to pounds to pay your rent and bills

baba e no easy.

abbey621:
You obviously don't know shit, I've been living in the USA for over 15 years now, so stick your condenscending tone up your you know what! I have a brother in the UK that collected student loan and the repayment is made directly from his paycheck, he set it up that way so don't waste my time with your jargon! I've worked in I.T and financial industry for over 10 years, no be everybody be your mate here!

You lived i n the USA over 15 years so what, that don't mean shyete,Let me tell you, in the 1st instance we do not do Pay check here, that is not a word we use here.
Now the 2nd silliness you made here is this. Your brother has lived in the UK less than 10 years and has access to a student loan and he was not born here or you 4got that part
thirdly, I don't think you even know that you have to earn certain amount of money for the student loan to be deducted even so It will show on your p ay slip, Did you see any on the OPs pay slip.
You have worked in IT Oh lord, what has that got to do with anything, who you epp with that shyte?Brother Plz stop boasting and Embarrassing yourself some of us already owned a British passport B4 you even got o n that flight to the USA to earn 15 years be humble, Im sure if I go fru all your post on nairaland the true you will surface and you aint shyte.15 years indeed Oh lord check my info on here, I joined nairaland 2007 there was no smart phones.

tpain121:
who cares?


I am particular about that idiot who comes here to support tinubu’s policies to impoverish the masses.

Meanwhile he is cleaning yansh for 14 pounds per hour the uk .

As far as I’m concerned he is poor.

so nah the tinibu own dey vex you bross

Alakoriomo:
Yeah. They’re far far far better than us. Why do you think all of us in Africa will kill just to get a visa to their country? Why do you think 97% of Nigerians can never be successful in life without going to abroad? Or have u ever seen a Nigerian making it in life without travelling abroad? Yeah they’re the best humans alive and we’re supposed to be grateful to them for even giving us visa to come to their country cuz some of us don’t deserve it

People like you who, see them, after selling their belongings, sleep on the street when they come here and see the reality on ground and know that 70 pounds daily can't do shit

lakefist:
No be scam!

No dey believe everything this peple dey post.

Ask that one wey post this rubbish pay slip make he come back naija, e no go gree!


He is just catching cruise.

So na u i go con believe....dey play

ndidibabe:
I left UK to Canada with more than 50000 GBP. All saved within 3 years during my PhD.

Pls what work were u doing in the UK that made you save up to 50000 pounds within 3 years

t2luv1:
The tax system in Europe is the main reason I can never live in Europe. Here in the USA I buy something and I pay the sales tax Finito !!! but in Canada or UK you have to pay that VAT tax what is that about ? As a S-Corp tax filer I get to deduct so many things on my tax like Mileage which by the way last year came to about $19725 for me. Lunches , Office supplies and so many other things.

Buy things like?

Chidolalar:
Pls what work were u doing in the UK that made you save up to 50000 pounds within 3 years

If you are structured and have average overhead, you can save 2k pounds a month and this is fact

galserv:
While your house rent for one month is their house rent for 1-3 years at least

What of your various unending bills and mortgages?

My dear, your are trapped in modern slavery

Your future is not in your hands

People wey slow ... Them think say them smart , lolzzz

rock86:
People like you who, see them, after selling their belongings, sleep on the street when they come here and see the reality on ground and know that 70 pounds daily can't do shit

Thats for homeless people and druggies. I have never met any Nigerian who sleeps on the street and they aint on drugs.

Shawarmagirl:
I prefer that modern slavery with good health system to that of Nigeria.

Dey deceive yourself go , lolzzzz

galserv:
Do you have a choice?

You are trapped already

People now come from abroad to patronize our health system FYI.

Lolz

moodyguy:
So na u i go con believe....dey play

Don't believe! Your choice!

Adakintroy:
Something weh if you hussle tight you go make tire for nigeria with no tax eye looking. Na you go sell all your property still go make. Black mind tire person to relate with.

They always thinking they are smarter than the white

membranus:
Good health system that you pay through your nose to access, even with your health insurance.

Lolz

ibabz:
I have no issues paying taxes, but I need to know what and why I’m paying the taxes for. You can’t expect me to pay tax and still expect me to pay for my personal security to protect me against criminals and those men in mourning black uniforms.

Oga people still dey abroad plus the heavy tax , them dey snatch phone and dey shoot for America publicly, them dey stab for Europe wella , sha dey play

ConDawah:
Well, many average Nigerian are earning this much and even more in Nigeria from the comfort of their homes.

Leave them make them dey play se

Alakoriomo:
An American will dash u $134? I think yahooism has confused yall

Leave them na

Conffy29:
Only about 5–10% of people who came in on a study visa paid their full tuition fees upfront or nearly so. Most paid just the deposit and worked here to cover the remaining balance. If the job you had while studying enabled you to pay off fees of £10–15k, why isn’t it generating similar income now that you are no longer paying the school? The only additional expense after finishing school is council tax, which averages around £200 per month. Everything else—rent, bills, and groceries—remains largely the same. Now, with the ability to work full-time compared to the 20-hour limit as a student, it’s reasonable to expect you should be earning and saving even more. There are people that do not just know how to manage their life finances and would rather blame their income instead of their spending lifestyle.

The issue often comes down to misinformation. Is it realistic for someone to earn so little? Many Nigerians who arrived 2–3 years ago have managed to buy homes, with deposits of at least £15k. Others are buying or upgrading cars with cash and not finance. Don’t let a few people who might not want you to thrive discourage you or mislead you into thinking this isn’t achievable. The opportunities are here—don’t let fear or bad advice hold you back, as long as you are not both physically or intellectually lazy, success is guaranteed for you.

Why non of this people no get money pass Dangote as per say opportunity plenty for there

emmydee:
Bro let me tell you, everyone cannot be you. It is possible you are already doing well in Nigeria, but there are people who can hardly afford good meals in Nigeria. If they see anyone who can support them travel, UK, Canada, US etc is better for them.
When we talk about abroad, it is essentially for those who are having a tough time in Nigeria, and I mean including those who make about 300k monthly. 300k monthly in Nigeria is bullshit money compared to life in those countries.

Lolz.... Your eye go clear soon

Discreet90:
[Let them keep deceiving you guys that we are suffering here and you mumus keep believing. No matter how bad it is. I still save 1k pounds permonth. Sit in your nigeria with tpain and keep badmouting the uk

I save nothing less than 3million monthly in Nigeria currently

Discreet90:
[Let them keep deceiving you guys that we are suffering here and you mumus keep believing. No matter how bad it is. I still save 1k pounds permonth. Sit in your nigeria with tpain and keep badmouting the uk

I save nothing less than 3million monthly in Nigeria currently .

Discreet90:
I have seen many ppl with this mentality, and after over 6years of saying they can't come to uk that they prefer US Canada and other places. They are still stuck in naija drinking Gari. While those that came around that 6years ago already have houses in naija. Sit there and be wailing o

People wey no travel are building big houses in naija too

ndidibabe:
You do not need to buy a house in UK. It all depends on your plan. You boasted about spending 100k on food which is like 43 pound. If you take 43 pound to supermarket in the UK to buy provisions, you will need to get a taxi home if you don't drive because ur bags will be heavy. Food is one of the cheapest things in UK. How much is chicken milk and egg?

Those chemicals you dey eat there, better food is expensive there. Dey lie yourself there

MT:
Nigerians and exaggeration.

You will need taxi for 43 pounds food items. You guys can lie ehen.

Soft chicken - 3.99 pounds

Hard chicken - 4.99 pounds

Egg is £2.15 for 15

Inflation has set in in the UK on food items , even the whites are bitterly complaining.

So, which taxi will you need after spending 43 pounds on food items?

At most, with your 43 pounds, you can fill just one bag (the usual shop rite nylon)🤣

Nigerians and exaggeration. Pathetic!!

Leave them se ... They want people in Nigeria to be feeling like their lives don ...

maasoap:
It is not that worse my friend. We have many who have travelled out and started carrying out development projects back at home and taking care of their parents and siblings just after few months of relocating. I know several of them.

People are here too doing the same

lakefist:
No be scam!

No dey believe everything this peple dey post.

Ask that one wey post this rubbish pay slip make he come back naija, e no go gree!


He is just catching cruise.

Na you wan give am money wey he use run japa back ...

alt3r3g0:
Mortgage is not compulsory.. it's a choice between paying rent your whole life and leave with nothing, or pay towards your own home, and at the end, you can sell off, and even make a profit, meaning not only you stayed rent free, but even gained depending on the value of your property when you sell.

You don't even need to pay off the mortgage completely to be able to sell, once you sell, you pay the bank their balance and the rest is yours to keep.

Mortgage rates are also low...single digits, than compared with naija at 30%.

With time value of money, the average person can take a Mortgage today. In naija where you have to pay up everything, it hardly ever happens. So many uncompleted buildings tell the story. Today buy sand, next 3 months mold block etc

You are in modern day slavery see somebody's post below:

Owning a house is a mirage if you live in the USA. I paid my last mortgage on my house here in South Florida 6 years ago, and every year I get assess property tax that average out to $5200 that means throughout the year I have been in reality renting my own house from the county. If you don't pay this freaking property tax a lien can be file against your house and sold off at an auction. You can literally lose your home value at over $625000 for not paying a county property tax of $5200. In this case I like Nigeria. Twoo things are certain in this land of milk and honey call USA, Death and Taxes.

erico2k2:
You lived i n the USA over 15 years so what, that don't mean shyete,Let me tell you, in the 1st instance we do not do Pay check here, that is not a word we use here.
Now the 2nd silliness you made here is this. Your brother has lived in the UK less than 10 years and has access to a student loan and he was not born here or you 4got that part
thirdly, I don't think you even know that you have to earn certain amount of money for the student loan to be deducted even so It will show on your p ay slip, Did you see any on the OPs pay slip.
You have worked in IT Oh lord, what has that got to do with anything, who you epp with that shyte?Brother Plz stop boasting and Embarrassing yourself some of us already owned a British passport B4 you even got o n that flight to the USA to earn 15 years be humble, Im sure if I go fru all your post on nairaland the true you will surface and you aint shyte.15 years indeed Oh lord check my info on here, I joined nairaland 2007 there was no smart phones.

Brother ewwwww.....At least type with some balance, what in the name of chaos did you just wrote? Goodluck bruh, I'm not going to waste my time and energy comparing preeq size

Alakoriomo:
It’s better for them. At least they’re in the UK (abroad) where they have access to white people, see them, touch them, talk to them etc something many Nigerians will die to experience. It’s far better to earn nothing and sleep under bride and die of hunger in the UK than to be a dangote and otedola combined in Nigeria

God...who do my country men this way🤦🏼
Chai