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TimeManager:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/everything-is-not-money-nurse-on-leaving-us-to-seek-quality-life-in-nigeria/

While it's right to be back, I'm sure she's not coming back empty handed but to start a meaningful life here.

If some get the chance to travel abroad and work for 4 years then return home, they are coming to open their business because with good capital, Nigeria have the market size for any business to grow.

Opening hair business alot like the one on her head with lot of capital in Lagos, she will definitely be fine while she enjoys seeing her family.

She has lots some happiness and connections.

I took this same decision years back and my friends were like, What are you doing in Congo? (They refer to Nigeria as Congo).

I will always choose Nigeria ahead of any country.

jaxxy:
U have to be either comfortable or contented to think like that. it's about what ur current priorities are.

That's just it...! Not to mention already securing the all-important American citizenship.

Once you have that second option to return at any time or go to other nations, it becomes quite easy to return.


I just hate the way they turn around to create the impression that America or that foreign nation that helped them is now overrated.

Such insincere attitudes.

She’s not sincere; they should ask her how long she’s been in the USA.
Most of us are not planing to live all our lives in the US, if I have the kind the money that would give me the kind of life I want, I would prefer to live somewhere in Nigeria not because Nigeria is a better place but e get why.

If not for the insecurity in Nigeria wetin dey make person travel out of this country wey sweet pass honey. No pepper soup sweet reach the Nigerian pepper soup

franchasng:
There is no husband in Nigeria, Tinubu's destroyed economy has rendered many young men financially useless, so dear Miss Okoli, I hope you are ready to be the breadwinner of your marriage? No sensible, ambitious man will even take you serious after hearing about your irrational decision borne out of laziness, foolishness and stupidity.


That husband that made you leave United States of America where Nursing professionals are highly rewarded to come back to labor foolishly in Nigeria without first setting up a thriving business or investment to fall back on should things go south, you may not find one because most of them are struggling to survive Tinubu's harsh economy.


Time will teach you a hard lesson.

That small dollar you saved that is making you feel like you can survive Tinubu's damaged economy will soon finish, na today? You go soon start Lekki/VI hookup for survival, time will tell.


I suspect she is a lazy girl looking for an easy way out of life, a waste to her family and community that she ought to have helped working in the US as a Nurse

Nigerian with.another person problem na 5 and 6 see English because of person way choose to live her life where she want,oga get time dey write plenty English on top person choice

She will surely get a good job in Nigeria. You can survive anywhere if you are hardworking .

OK, no problem.

Welcome home..........and home will be well with you in Jesus name 🙏

Agbegbaorogboye:
She's not ipob?

she is. Look at the shapes of her head and mouth

You are describing USA, some other Western countries have better healthcare and work-life balance.

CoronaVirusPro:
People who have never travelled and don’t know what plays will have more to say than those who have actually passed through the system.

I love what the lady said, go get a visa and experience that life of you choose to.

The western life will put you on your toes till you die. You will never have rest of mind. Don’t let TikTok videos and American movies deceive you. That system is a modernized and equipped slave market.

Those that say for the future of the kids don’t even know they are praying for their kids to get into debt from a young age and serve the system till they stop breathing. How many can pay the fees for a top university outrightly.

Even the education is wack. How many Nigerians live in top tier zip codes with highly rated schools. They only appreciate those quack schools in low rated zip codes based on what they have in Nigeria.

A country where medical bills can send you back to the streets homeless.

If you study the system, you will realize it’s a trap.

“The American dream is an illusion”

They soak you in debt to make you believe you are doing fine, and you will work for the system till you die.

Even in death, your corpse will still pay heavily to have a grave and still be owing the government sales tax when your family want to liquidate your property.

franchasng:
There is no husband in Nigeria, Tinubu's destroyed economy has rendered many young men financially useless, so dear Miss Okoli, I hope you are ready to be the breadwinner of your marriage? No sensible, ambitious man will even take you serious after hearing about your irrational decision borne out of laziness, foolishness and stupidity.


That husband that made you leave United States of America where Nursing professionals are highly rewarded to come back to labor foolishly in Nigeria without first setting up a thriving business or investment to fall back on should things go south, you may not find one because most of them are struggling to survive Tinubu's harsh economy.


Time will teach you a hard lesson.

That small dollar you saved that is making you feel like you can survive Tinubu's damaged economy will soon finish, na today? You go soon start Lekki/VI hookup for survival, time will tell.


I suspect she is a lazy girl looking for an easy way out of life, a waste to her family and community that she ought to have helped working in the US as a Nurse

Damn! Who offend you like this? You know am from somewhere?!!

You might be right, but you are likely to be wrong as well.

I know a lot of successful people who have since relocated back to Nigeria.

A lot of them simply miss the familiarity and cultural attachments back in their countries of birth, and it's not just Nigerians.

Even some that were born and raised abroad still visit Nigeria more regularly.


....And even if you are right, don't you think it's in the best interest of her peace of mind and mental fulfillment to desire family and familiarity?!!

A lot of foreigners abroad struggle badly for years to fully acclimatise to living such barely social lives there, which is far worse where people of your nationality are few.

CoronaVirusPro:
People who have never travelled and don’t know what plays will have more to say than those who have actually passed through the system.

I love what the lady said, go get a visa and experience that life of you choose to.





If you study the system, you will realize it’s a trap.

“The American dream is an illusion”

They soak you in debt to make you believe you are doing fine, and you will work for the system till you die.

Even in death, your corpse will still pay heavily to have a grave and still be owing the government sales tax when your family want to liquidate your property.

Out of the over 300 Million Nigerians living in Nigeria, how many of them have

1. Access to quality and affordable health care
2. Electricity that is stable and abundant
3. Potable and clean water
4. Security of lives and properties
5. Well paying jobs and stable financial futures
6. Retirement plans that are free of debts
7. Accommodation that is affordable and decent
8. Quality education with up-to-date curriculum
9. Emergency services
10. Excellent road networks
Etc...


So, what exactly makes you so comfortable in the delusion that life is way better here than over there?!!

Angelfrost:
Out of the over 300 Million Nigerians living in Nigeria, how many of them have

1. Access to quality and affordable health care
2. Electricity that is stable and abundant
3. Portable and clean water
4. Security of lives and properties
5. Well paying jobs and stable financial futures
6. Retirement plans that are free of debts
7. Accommodation that is affordable and decent

Trust me, they are still at peace. The American dream make you run till death. You can NEVER have peace unless you faking it. It’s system that will be put you on your toes forever!

Remember, you own NOTHING. Circumstances just need happen and you lose it all.

79733139:
You are describing USA, some other Western countries have better healthcare and work-life balance.

Yes! You right.

gidgiddy:
Yes I can see how her returning to unstable power supply, hyper-inflation, insecurity, economic downturn, massive corruption and lawlessness is going to enrich her life in Nigeria

The only thing I agree with her is that money is not everything. It is often reported that the pursuit of money abroad can reduce people to 'zombies'

I just hope her decision to return gives her peace of mind, in a country that gives few peace of mind

See how this one is drinking panadol for another person headache.

The lady is not complaining. She is fulfilled but you carry her matter for head.

I wonder how you sleep at night with this kind of hate and bitterness.

Tufiakwa

Some very shallow thinking people, most probably people who never seen money in their lives thinks that everything revolves around money.
Even when you support a candidate that's different from theirs, they think someone must have paid you.
That's because they can be paid to say and do anything.
Very irritating and shallow way of reasoning.

MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING!!!!

CoronaVirusPro:
People who have never travelled and don’t know what plays will have more to say than those who have actually passed through the system.

I love what the lady said, go get a visa and experience that life of you choose to.

The western life will put you on your toes till you die. You will never have rest of mind. Don’t let TikTok videos and American movies deceive you. That system is a modernized and equipped slave market.

Those that say for the future of the kids don’t even know they are praying for their kids to get into debt from a young age and serve the system till they stop breathing. How many can pay the fees for a top university outrightly.

Even the education is wack. How many Nigerians live in top tier zip codes with highly rated schools. They only appreciate those quack schools in low rated zip codes based on what they have in Nigeria.

A country where medical bills can send you back to the streets homeless.

If you study the system, you will realize it’s a trap.

“The American dream is an illusion”

They soak you in debt to make you believe you are doing fine, and you will work for the system till you die.

Even in death, your corpse will still pay heavily to have a grave and still be owing the government sales tax when your family want to liquidate your property.

You have said it all!

CoronaVirusPro:
Trust me, they are still at peace. The American dream make you run till death. You can NEVER have peace unless you faking it. It’s system that will be put you on your toes forever!

Remember, you own NOTHING. Circumstances just need happen and you lose it all.

Nope... Nothing shows the Nigerian system is better.

Claiming not to owe debts just because the system is corrupt and poorly subsidised makes no sense.

The problem the very few of us that are privileged in Nigeria have is the constant belief that living in Nigeria is far better than elsewhere. It's so far from the truth.

Talking about debts, your country is highly indebted and barely credit worthy... Your shocking low tax to income rate further deepens that false narrative.


How many Nigerians can afford to own a car before 45?!!

We even have 30 - 40 year olds living in their communal family houses, completely unable to fend for themselves.

Her village people strong gaaaan

She go end up as Eze nwanyi here

Money fes na.

Every other consideration comes after financial security.

Don't worry she will soon go back to the united states. No be person go tell am when the time comes...

Angelfrost:
Nope... Nothing shows the Nigerian system is better.

Claiming not to owe debts just because the system is corrupt and poorly subsidised makes no sense.

The problem the very few of us that are privileged in Nigeria have is the constant belief that living in Nigeria is far better than elsewhere. It's so far from the truth.

Talking about debts, your country is highly indebted and barely credit worthy... Your shocking low tax to income rate further deepens that false narrative.


How many Nigerians can afford to own a car before 45?!!

[b]We even have 30 - 40 year olds living in their communal family houses, [/b]completely unable to fend for themselves.

You buttressed my point unknowingly.

People have fallbacks in Nigeria. Nigerians outrightly buy with the government not chasing them.

A American will pick up any car to fake it on debt. Nigerians own houses outrightly whether built in Ikorodu or Sango. They own it forever.

Nigeria is cash economy. People buy phones, houses, cars and jewelry’s with cash. They are never indebted for years.

They attend schools with cash, not credit.

Yes, Nigeria got bad leaders and economy not good, but trust me, we are happier than an average American.

I hope she tore and burnt her papers when she arrived here because I no wan hear say she don run go back to America by next month oo because e go definitely happen

TimeManager:
I can't agree more, a lot of Nigerians abroad are seeking to return home. If Trump will not give you peace of mind, why not carry your load and return to Daddy Tinubu.
And if anyone knows her, please give her my contacts or tell her to dm me, she's going to be a good ambassador for brand Nigeria. Her accomodation and job will be covered upon return. Let's encourage one another, God bless Nigeria.
-Kiss the truth!

How many young Nigerians have you helped back home?

Stop using this woman's story to catch cruise. She might be frustrated of some heinous indulgence that turns out bad for her. As a certified nurse, it's easier to make a healthy living and be comfortable in the USA than in Nigeria by far. There's something this woman is not telling us.

franchasng:
There is no husband in Nigeria, Tinubu's destroyed economy has rendered many young men financially useless, so dear Miss Okoli, I hope you are ready to be the breadwinner of your marriage? No sensible, ambitious man will even take you serious after hearing about your irrational decision borne out of laziness, foolishness and stupidity.


That husband that made you leave United States of America where Nursing professionals are highly rewarded to come back to labor foolishly in Nigeria without first setting up a thriving business or investment to fall back on should things go south, you may not find one because most of them are struggling to survive Tinubu's harsh economy.


Time will teach you a hard lesson.

That small dollar you saved that is making you feel like you can survive Tinubu's damaged economy will soon finish, na today? You go soon start Lekki/VI hookup for survival, time will tell.


I suspect she is a lazy girl looking for an easy way out of life, a waste to her family and community that she ought to have helped working in the US as a Nurse

How do you know she doesn't have a thriving business or investment set up in Nigeria before relocation. She just told you, it's not about money. Even her savings as a Nurse in America is enough for her live on in Nigeria till she die, she can always go back 1 or 2 months and work as a travelling nurse and be back in Nigeria living a better quality life at a cheaper cost.

CoronaVirusPro:
You buttressed my point unknowingly.

People have fallbacks in Nigeria. Nigerians outrightly buy with the government not chasing them.

A American will pick up any car to fake it on debt. Nigerians own houses outrightly whether built in Ikorodu or Sango. They own it forever.

Nigeria is cash economy. People buy phones, houses, cars and jewelry’s with cash. They are never indebted for years.

They attend schools with cash, not credit.

Yes, Nigeria got bad leaders and economy not good, but trust me, we are happier than an average American.

Chief, I am well grounded in the way of life in Nigeria and Abroad...!

I know both systems intimately.

You are still talking and speaking for less than a fraction of Nigerians.

If you subsidise the Japa path by over 40% today, you will have no health care, engineering and other professionals left in Nigeria! Facts!

Even your universities will be devoid of lecturers.


Now, regarding the credit system abroad, it's still a working system with a way around it for anyone with good financial intelligence.

It was designed to give the average working American a chance at living a good life which is not bad.

It's just like an average wage earner in Nigeria being able to own a car by paying a fraction every month over 3 years... That's making lives better.


Those who suffer high debts are those lacking discipline with regards to spending through Credit limits


See bro, I don't prefer one system to the other, but claiming that absence of credit in Nigeria is better since it keeps most citizens debt-free is overreaching.


Your low tax net in Nigeria is not an advantage please... It is part of what makes the nation backward, coupled with corruption and poor leadership.

Don't let her talk deceive you, she is either from a rich home or she has saved enough of her earnings as a nurse in the US to relocate to naija and start a business.

TimeManager:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/04/everything-is-not-money-nurse-on-leaving-us-to-seek-quality-life-in-nigeria/

How long was she in the U.S? When did she return to Nigeria?

In three days time, we will forget this news. In three months to three years, if the country doesn’t favour her, she’ll silently return to the hustle of the Yankee environment. She’ll start making money again while trolls on Nairaland will remain trolls. Since 2006, no motion in you people’s lives. I pity una. All you do is wake up, type rubbish, go to bed and repeat the cycle every day.