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Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by Arshley(m): 5:08pm On Apr 12, 2025
Rubyjade:
Where you based
Nassarawa
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by arantess: 5:16pm On Apr 12, 2025
tochez240:
Exactly⚠️

I avoided crowd in Nigeria and you think i will return because of loneliness in abroad?

Nahhhh
Yes oo
Anyone who loves to party, hang out all the time, drink beer and eat fish with friends or go for sleep over, all those kind people.

Japa is not for them unless they have the funds to replicate same lifestyle.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by nwirinedu(m): 5:20pm On Apr 12, 2025
The real truth? Trump is working, he is sending the parasites back to their home countries. Canada is doing the same, only those who left earlier than 20 years ago are doing fine, but I don't envy them.

Why go to another country to enrich their people?
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by ogbonti: 5:20pm On Apr 12, 2025
erico2k2:
Plan well, cos i n Nigeria of today N50m is not enough to come back, unless you already have house to live and investment already on ground yielding money if not, you go run go back in less than 2 years,my cozen learnt the hard way
shorrop there - stop scaring people - you that is there, do you have N50 million in your bank account? IF you fit stay there, why returning diasporans no go fit stay ? Obasanjo - a former military head of state of Nigeria (1976-1979), rich farmer and having seen the beauty and glory of the world - him no spend 3+ years for prison (1995-1998) and awaiting execution? did that stop him from becoming president (1999-2007)?
AS BAD AS NIGERIA IS- INSIDE PRISON IN NIGERIA IS WORSE!!!

Buhari nko, having seen the beauty and glory of the world and ruled Nigeria for 20 months as military head of state (1984-1985), was he not under house arrest in benin city for 3 years? did that stop him from becoming president of Nigeria again? (2017-2023)
AS BAD AS NIGERIA IS- BEING UNDER HOUSE ARREST IN NIGERIA IS WORSE!!!

In life, there is "NOTHING TO FEAR THAN FEAR ITSELF" -------- For all those willing to return to Nigeria, have your ides mapped out of what you want to do- raise whatever capital you can get, even if you do not have capital - do not let that stop you - take yourself home just as you are - your life and mental health is more precious than anything in this world - you owe no one an apology or explanation as to how you run your life - IT IS YOUR LIFE, NOT THEIRS!

And when you come, there are lots of opportunities that japa advocates are not seeing - these are what foreigners (LEBANESE, CHINESE etc) see in nigeria as opportunities where the japa crew see obstacles - PLZ come back home, blend in - live normal - DO NOT TRY TO IMPRESS ANYONE - and you will just be fine - and when that business starts, the DISCIPLINE you got living in the western world on money management - will ensure you do not waste your profits on nonsense - as you will able to prioritize and unite tasks easily than the obstacles japa crew see.

To the returning Nigerian from the diaspora, know that you have been exposed to western life and it's sophistications and that is in itself real life experience no one can take away from you ---- you know too much already about the real world than you give yourself credit for - come back home, put it all 2dega and MAKE IT HAPPEN! ------ E K AA BO!!!! cool
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by tabaralph: 5:22pm On Apr 12, 2025
erico2k2:
Not Only has work taken me to Israel ,the company I work for has a lot of Biz with Israel in tech, also I live in N8, dominated by jews.
Now you say you live i n Israel you and ur wife send N8m plus, thats four k plus pounds.
Last time I checked, you was looking for people to sell fruits and was based in South Africa allegedly. huh huh huh huh
I spent 14years in southafrica cape town precisely, I left South Africa last year, if you read my post well my wife and I are 9 months in Israel now,also I am not asking or seeking validation, not requesting for or begging people to believe me, what I said and I still repeat it that if you are lucky to be in Israel I will link anyone up for soft landing,no kobo required,attached is my picture with my three grown up sons all doing well in Cape Town,second picture is my artist son McKay, any one can check him out on Ig, am doing all these because of the idiot calling me scammer

Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by frankson1(m): 5:23pm On Apr 12, 2025
DMerciful:
If you're hardworking naturally, you'll succeed abroad.

My people are thriving everywhere globally. It is what it is.

Here , only the strong survives because no shortcut.
At the bolded is always the issue. You guys never care about the mental health of these people putting up minimum of 45 hours weekly just to sort out bills.

My advice is, move out, work and immediately start to make plans to return. You don't have to wait for 5 years to start building or setting up a business and in doing this, you'd have to cut off and minimise your spending over there.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by Hassanmaye(m): 5:24pm On Apr 12, 2025
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by chaloskyx: 5:25pm On Apr 12, 2025
Those who returned are people who travelled illegally and dint have the required documentation to get a job and secure a stable life hence why they came home for those who have their papers they are doing very well
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by tunapawizzy: 5:27pm On Apr 12, 2025
ROTTWEILER007:
NIS data is showing me that over 3 million Nigerian left this country between 2022 and 2023. You sampled the opinion of less than 2 dozen people who returned to Nigeria. The one wey dey vex me be even plus the ones wey gada monie from abroad join. Dem Neva grand me vis approval na wetin make me still the type from Nigeria.
Don't even mind the poster. One of the people whose story is even mentioned, is building an event center in Nigeria, she said they gave her initial quotation of 200million naira and she does other small businesses too. Poster will hide that part of the story, but only come here to say the person is returning to Nigeira because she is depressed abroad.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by erico2k2(m): 5:28pm On Apr 12, 2025
ogbonti:
shorrop there - stop scaring people - you that is there, do you have N50 million in your bank account? IF you fit stay there, why returning diasporans no go fit stay ? Obasanjo - a former military head of state of Nigeria (1976-1979), rich farmer and having seen the beauty and glory of the world - him no spend 3+ years for prison (1995-1998) and awaiting execution? did that stop him from becoming president (1999-2007)?
AS BAD AS NIGERIA IS- INSIDE PRISON IN NIGERIA IS WORSE!!!

Buhari nko, having seen the beauty and glory of the world add ruled Nigeria for 20 months as head of state (1984-1985), was he not under house arrest in benin city for 3 years? did that stop him from becoming president of Nigeria again? (2017-2023)
AS BAD AS NIGERIA IS- BEING UNDER HOUSE ARREST IN NIGERIA IS WORSE!!!

In life, there is "NOTHING TO FEAR THAN FEAR ITSELF" -------- For all those willing to return to Nigeria, have your ides mapped out of what you want to do- raise whatever capital you can get, even if you do not have capital - your life and mental health is more precious than anything in this world - you owe no one an apology or explanation as to how you run your life - it is your life and you owe no one nothing

And when you come, there are lots of opportunities that japa advocates are not seeing - these are what foreigners see in nigeria as opportunities where the japa crew see obstacles - come home, blend in - live normal - DO NOT TRY TO IMPRESS ANYONE - and you will just be fine - and when that business starts, the DISCIPLINE you got living in the western world on money management - will ensure you do not waste your profits on nonsense - and you will able to prioritize and unite tasks easily where those who see obstacles fumble.

you have been exposed to western life and it's sophistications and that is real life experience no one can take away from you ---- you know too much already of the real world than you give yourself credit for - come back home, put it 2dega and MAKE IT HAPPEN! ------ E K AA BO!!!! cool
GO to my profile you will notice I actually live in Nigeria but work Abroad,U thinkN50m is a lot,I laugh in spanish, howmuch do you think it costt o build a 4 bed bungalow, and live and maintain same standard as someone who has lived in the Uk for 20 years?Anywyas, some peoples position 10 years ago is a whole family prayer point.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by erico2k2(m): 5:31pm On Apr 12, 2025
frankson1:
At the bolded is always the issue. You guys never care about the mental health of these people putting up minimum of 45 hours weekly just to sort out bills.

My advice is, move out, work and immediately start to make plans to return. You don't have to wait for 5 years to start building or setting up a business and in doing this, you'd have to cut off and minimise your spending over there.
Have you thought of the mental health of workers i n Nigeria? They even work and do not get paid. Out of my own heart, I decided to pay my gateman N80k a month cos I don't know how he keeps a home,wife and two kids schooling.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by erico2k2(m): 5:34pm On Apr 12, 2025
tabaralph:
I spent 14years in southafrica cape town precisely, I left South Africa last year, if you read my post well my wife and I are 9 months in Israel now,also I am not asking or seeking validation, not requesting for or begging people to believe me, what I said and I still repeat it that if you are lucky to be in Israel I will link anyone up for soft landing,no kobo required,attached is my picture with my three grown up sons all doing well in Cape Town,second picture is my artist son McKay, any one can check him out on Ig, am doing all these because of the idiot calling me scammer
SO howcome no mention of Israel in any of your post but loads of mentions in South Africa
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by ogbonti: 5:36pm On Apr 12, 2025
erico2k2:
GO to my profile you will notice I actually live in Nigeria but work Abroad, U thinkN50m is a lot,I laugh in spanish, howmuch do you think it costt o build a 4 bed bungalow, and live and maintain same standard as someone who has lived in the Uk for 20 years?Anywyas, some peoples position 10 years ago is a whole family prayer point.
God bless you for the bold parts- you have already answered your own question in a bid to be boastful

Why do you think the Nigerian returning from the diaspora will need to have N50 million when he can have just $1,000 in his/ her pocket

and start working remotely after 2 weeks of living in Nigeria ? You should be advising them to come home and do remote jobs THAN telling

them to gather N50 Million first ($33,000) before they can come home when IF YOU EVER LIVED IN THE WEST - you will know most

Nigerians living abroad do not have $10,000 saved anywhere - as cash money -- after bills and expenses and supporting folks back home

IT IS LIKE YOU ARE TELLING THEM LOGICALLY - DO NOT COME BACK EVER - that is so unfair... cool

Life na jeje - no one is required to build a house IMMEDIATELY they return from overseas - there are apartments to rent - they will get one!

IF dem no go dey rake for town say dem be returnee - nobody see dem - nobody send dem - calm down and set up things - work and earn

And live life on their own terms and be happy in the land of their ancestors and be at peace with the universe, SHALOM! cool
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by 2mch(m): 5:44pm On Apr 12, 2025
chaloskyx:
Those who returned are people who travelled illegally and dint have the required documentation to get a job and secure a stable life hence why they came home for those who have their papers they are doing very well
Visiting or student visa don’t give you right to work. I hope you know? Student gives only max 20hrs work that can only pay cell phone and light bill. Only work visa gives you right to work. 90% of those who travel cannot support themselves because of their visa type and the restrictions.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by tabaralph: 5:46pm On Apr 12, 2025
erico2k2:
SO howcome no mention of Israel in any of your post but loads of mentions in South Africa
I can see that you’re a frustrated person, inbox me your account details let me bless your life with 200k…. I will transfer you the money now and post the receipt here for all to see, am I rich man , I mean very rich…don’t play, if I begin to show you my properties all around Nigeria you’ won’t sleep tonight oo i swear.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by erico2k2(m): 5:50pm On Apr 12, 2025
tabaralph:
I can see that you’re a frustrated person, inbox me your account details let me bless your life with 200k…. I will transfer you the money now and post the receipt here for all to see, am I rich man , I mean very rich…don’t play, if I begin to show you my properties all around Nigeria you’ won’t sleep tonight oo i swear.
I think you are misplacing my persona for someone else, You sure You can send me £200k? cos I live i n the UK,U sure you want my bank account boss?
If it is Naira then 200K naira is less than £100
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by tabaralph: 5:52pm On Apr 12, 2025
erico2k2:
I think you are misplacing my persona for someone else, You sure You can send me £200k? cos I live i n the UK,U sure you want my bank account boss?
Sorry bro, I thought this was the idiot calling me scammer ni oo… one love bro
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by anythingoes23: 5:56pm On Apr 12, 2025
That's why anyone who wants to JAPA to the USA should check this out


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM0rR5g2Dnk
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by erico2k2(m): 5:57pm On Apr 12, 2025
ogbonti:
God bless you for the bold parts- you have already answered your own question in a bid to be boastful

Why do you think the Nigerian returning from the diaspora will need to have N50 million when he can have just $1,000 in his/ her pocket

and start working remotely after 2 weeks of living in Nigeria ? You should be advising them to come home and do remote jobs THAN telling

them to gather N50 Million first ($33,000) before they can come home when IF YOU EVER LIVED IN THE WEST - you will know most

Nigerians living abroad do not have $10,000 saved anywhere - as cash money -- after bills and expenses and supporting folks back home

IT IS LIKE YOU ARE TELLING THEM LOGICALLY - DO NOT COME BACK EVER - that is so unfair... cool

Life na jeje - no one is required to build a house IMMEDIATELY they return from overseas - there are apartments to rent - they will get one!

IF dem no go dey rake for town say dem be returnee - nobody see dem - nobody send dem - calm down and set up things - work and earn

And live life on their own terms and be happy in the land of their ancestors and be at peace with the universe, SHALOM! cool
You missed the point, I saying I live in Nigeria is an Illusion, read my post well, I do not physically live in Nigeria I live in London and work there,I visit Nigeria as much as 6 times in a year cos I moved my family back there. Now this is my cos I could afford to mayB I got a good job thank God, but all fingers are not equal, if you read further you will see I said B4 making a move, do ground work, at least have a house and a vieble business that gives you good return that will give if not nearly same standard of living you have abroad. Going home with just N50m wont cut it.My individual case is way different from yours and anyone else,I am a Fluid Engineer and Im luck to be where I am,not everyone is that lucky.Im not in any position to tell a grown adult what to do howver my advice is,prepare well and also,N50m wont cut i t.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by DMerciful(m): 5:58pm On Apr 12, 2025
You call 45hours of work weekly long? Common, thats average. Indians and Phillipinos do 60hrs regular.

You can't build sustainable development without hardwork
frankson1:
At the bolded is always the issue. You guys never care about the mental health of these people putting up minimum of 45 hours weekly just to sort out bills.

My advice is, move out, work and immediately start to make plans to return. You don't have to wait for 5 years to start building or setting up a business and in doing this, you'd have to cut off and minimise your spending over there.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by spiceadole(f): 6:03pm On Apr 12, 2025
arantess:
Based on the loneliness, maybe extroverts should think twice before japa then, cos I know introverted folks are coping well.
Exactly.
Always been an introvert.
Even while in Nigeria,I had no friends.
Associated with very few family members and mostly via phone.
I once stayed for 4 years without setting eyes on my biological mother and siblings.Nobody died.

Now abroad,I mind my business.
Go to work,return home to study and relax with my children,sleep.
I don't have friends.
I do not visit anyone and nobody visits me.
I don't attend any church or social gatherings.

I am enjoying being overseas.
I miss nothing about Nigeria.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by tabaralph: 6:15pm On Apr 12, 2025
Love800:
What route did you use to travel to israel?
Read the post again, carefully this time…
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by bukatyne(f): 6:16pm On Apr 12, 2025
jowhyte:
After 25 years of earning hard $$$ currency a medical doctor probably a consultant returned home. Interesting
At that age, especially when money is not a problem, people start thinking of impacting lives, making names for themselves and having a fulfilling life.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by LZAA: 6:18pm On Apr 12, 2025
Another useless Apcheat propaganda
Quick one for the paid bot who said she was paying 3000k usd monthly
Nobody will charge you that amount in the us when the average house rent is 1000 plus usd
Btw what is with this recent anti japa campaign recently
Apcheat must think everyone is as da..f.t as their minions grin
Smh
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by EDGEof2MORO: 6:25pm On Apr 12, 2025
Racoon:
The japa thing is just a social, economic & generational slavery trap that the white imperialists set for the black world especially Africa, Asia and other third world country. It is simply neo-colonialism reincarcerated. This is why I have reservations about it
you are not totally wrong! remove "white" from the imperialist because the people perpetrating this generational slavery trap are not from a particular race.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by bukatyne(f): 6:25pm On Apr 12, 2025
As always, posts like trigger discussions on both sides.

If you want to japa, know what you want to achieve and stick to it. Some are able to survive, some cannot.

It is well with the no japa crew, the japa crew and the japada crew.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by EDGEof2MORO:
Rubyjade:
My friend Vivian cried that she almost slip into depression. She said, prick hard to see for here o
your friend is a liar. she was seeking validation and sympathy

she dey shame to tell you who or wetin she dey fvck to cure konji
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by okerekingsley90: 6:30pm On Apr 12, 2025
erico2k2:
Very true. The word equal opportunity exist abroad not in Nigeria, however if you have money i n Nigeria there is a lot to do as its still open and it has virgin opportunities, abroad is saturated for Biz
A lot to do like what exactly?
Virgin opportunities like ?
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by PUNANI01: 6:33pm On Apr 12, 2025
I will rather stay here in Kuwait than moving to US.
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by femi4: 6:34pm On Apr 12, 2025
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by Augustenite(m): 6:36pm On Apr 12, 2025
dododawa1:
https://punchng.com/japa-da-nigerians-abroad-return-home-amid-dashed-expectations/#google_vignette
Even some of them that were deported by Trump are claiming they came back on their own.. lies
Re: Japa-Da: Nigerians Abroad Return Home Amid Dashed Expectations by erico2k2(m): 6:39pm On Apr 12, 2025
okerekingsley90:
A lot to do like what exactly?
Virgin opportunities like ?
Yeh, you can steal Ideas from the west and Establish in Nigeria. If you have money you can do bulk buying of Land.
If you are into tech, there is a market
Car parts too
you can go into processing and manufacturing, there is loads to do if you are smart
The Renewable energy sector is brand new, you can jump o n it
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