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Coldie:
Is Nigeria that worst that everybody is warning me.

The way u guys are talking about Nigeria people would think everyone is gone in that country

AngelicBeing:
; diamond68, con carry your friend oo

diamond68:
hehe 😁😁😆😆 tell that mane to try Ghana. Naija is hot right now. the streetz is hot

Kobojunkie:
Tribalism is racism. Yes, Nigeria is among the most racist countries in the world. With over 250 different ethnic groups multiplied by the various religious groups and their sub-denominations in the country, going to Nigeria means bracing up for more racism than you are exposed to out in the West. 😐😐😐😐😐

CoronaVirusPro:
False! You are more likely to get depressed in the west than any part of the world.

Africans have a community spirit imbedded in them. They are naturally fun, poor or rich.

Western world is “All man for himself”. Bills be chasing you like you gonna get killed.

Talk about food, you will feed on GMO till you become obese.

The West is just an over exaggerated world. It’s world where you just have to keep moving. It’s very easy to lose all in the west and knowing that will keep you on your toes forever

Krucifax:
OP pay no mind to the negative scary comments the majority are from youngings who don't understand the subject matter.
There are many of us in similar circumstances. I've been in the U.K for 20+ years. Many of my contemporaries are either going back or planning to go back. I too am planning to go back to Nigeria but here are some useful pointers for you as i have more experience than many.

-Moving back is a process that will take a few years if planned properly
-You need to choose a good location. Abuja is number 1. Lagos is number 2
-You need to sort out a bank account
-You need to sort out your BVN
-You need to sort out your NIN
-You need to sort out your driver's license
-You need to sort out accomodation.
-You need to sort out transportation.
-Also ensure you can still access your U.K pension after all your years of hardwork
-Keep your U;K credit card handy
-Arrange it so you are kind of in between the two places.(There are many reasons for this )
-Ensure you still maintain a U.K address(even if its a care of address where they collect your mmail(very important)
-You need a small network of people you can trust a bit. They will help you with errands,information and low level types of advise(where to buy things etc).
-Download the JIJI Nigeria app. Its free. This is a treasure trove of information and statistics. Tells you average price of things,house,cars,generator,rent etc amongst many other things.
-If you have the funds and wish to buy a house sites like NigeripropertyCentre.com is probably the best for house hunting.
-You need to sort out income generation. This is the most difficult part (and why we all left Nigeria in the first place). I can't tell you what to do here as it's personal to each person.

This is a recommended way:

=Go back to Nigeria for an extended holiday first. Say 3-6 weeks (employer/business permitting)
=Sort out the first few pointers i mentioned.
=Do your feasibility studies on where you'd like to live and things you'd like to do.
=Come back to the U.K. and restrategise.
=Try not to be guided by emotion
=Then start relocating in phases 2-3 Months blocks then return(it,ll be an essential learning curve)
=Be clear about what you want and why you're doing it
For the some people in the UK the reasons are (tired of the bad weather,no social life,no meaningful relationships,missing friends and family,becoming disillusioned with life as a coloured minority and 2nd class citizen,high taxes,racism,reaslising your potential can never be achieved here,knowing retirment age poverty is a near certainty,knowing getting on the property ladder is nigh impossible,knowing that even if you get on the property ladder its a scam due to high initial deposit requirements,knowing that even if you got on the property ladder you may be paying for it till your 70s or dead,wanting a change of environment,hatred of local goverment policy,hatred of central government policy,relationship failure,spouse taking your children,spouses taking your house,rubbish food the list goes on and on.

On your penultimate question of how much is needed. This is impossible to honestly answer. It's like asking how much do i need to live throughout life. You need to make a list of things you need to spend money on. Then another list of the things you need first and those you can get later. That list will guide you on required funds. Then add 10-30% on top for contingencies and unplanned expenses as they also follow like night follows day.

I wish you good luck but know that youre not alone. There's a long line of us Nigerian/Brits marching to the exit door.

JoshOxborn:
✓ Open the schools 🤦🏽‍♂️

AngelicBeing:
Chai, you don mean it

diamond68:
hot as amala at abula joint 😅😅

TENHEU22:
Your village people are using spiritual remote control to bring you back. Trust me.

Coldie:
Am in the UK and I am feeling very depressed, am even beginning to feel . I need to leave this evil country

Dshocker:
Stop spending your money on Alcohol, Women and Betting.... So you can save money and stop complaining.

Konquest:
While some posters might mean well, I realized from reading parts of this thread that there's a vast array of posters here who DON'T have anything positive to offer but BANAL comments and a few even claimed you are NOT based in the United Kingdom. Regardless, those of us who have posted "functional information" here on the thread based off of your original post are ALSO giving out useful information to others who might be walking in your shoes as well.

imustsaymymindo:
Do you have your Citenzenship?

Engrgreg1:
Come to asaba and invest in supermarket if you have money you will make it big time

worworbabe:
You need to be more specific about the problems you have there.
What job do you do?
Are you in a relationship?
What is d root cause of your depression
Being truthful about what the problem is might be the first step to getting the right solution

Coldie:
Sponsorship. I have 4years remaining

Coldie:
I am not living my life, am tired of this lifestyle here

hammed71:
you dey craze, I can't believe you guys still believe in the "VILLAGE PEOPLE" bullshit

NurseSnowToYou:
This is really sad, I hope things have gotten better for you wherever you may be. Is it due to the antiimmigrant sentiment or just the constant hustle and bustle of western life?! I'm black american but even when I go on travel assignments to different states as an RN I still get homesick so I couldn't image what it's like basically being logically compelled to be somewhere your heart isn't. Hope that makes sense lol.

Coldie:
The issue is I am not used to this uk system, I am more of the entrepreneurial type than the work type.

Me being stuck in a system where I need to work to pay my bills, there’s just something about it that my mind body and soul keeps fighting.

Especially when u hv to listen to orders from people above you that u know are most of the times clueless

Namaster:
First of all, you need to realise that depression is like body odour. It'll follow you EVERYWHERE you go.

If you feel so depressed that you're already suicidal, you need to get it treated ASAP.

DON'T let your depression push you into making a life-threatening MISTAKE.

TACKLE your depression in UK.
DON'T make any DRASTIC decision until you've done that.

If you think your life is HARD in UK, Nigeria would make it look like a tutorial.

It must really really bad at home

Returning to Nigeria should NEVER be an option unless you are 83 and waiting to DIE.

djoe21:
This is a very detailed response. Well done! 👍