₦airaland Forum

joebeckz:
That’s the difference between living in a place with working systems and one where everything feels like a constant hustle. In countries like Canada, the US, or the UK, your money actually works for you, there is structure, stability, and access to credit. You can plan, invest, and grow without being drained by random, unofficial charges or harassment.

But in Nigeria, even with millions, you’re constantly firefighting, insecurity, poor infrastructure, and unnecessary stress. It’s not about how much you have, it’s about what systems exist to support you. That’s what makes life abroad feel more manageable and productive.

Being a kidnap victim in port harcourt , and I was doing very well in Nigeria but I still left the country last year and I don’t regret it . I even wish I left Nigeria earlier . I am building a life here gradually and I can tell you that it gets better everyday cos I left legally and following processes . Currently In school to get the required certifications to earn better hourly pay and I will finish these courses soon . I already working in the field but they are waiting for my completion to offer a permanent position.

I can pick up a 2024 car today and pay Bi-weekly , but that I will do after school . Life na jeje.
I have access to free healthcare .
Kids don’t pay tuition .
Quality of life for family .
The advantages are endless . You can only understand it better if you get a chance to legally leave Nigeria to a good country and have the right skill or be ready to go back to school for it . You will be grateful for that decision .
I love Nigeria but the country lacks systems and basic infrastructure for survival or decent living .

I hope lies no go kee una. Where una dey wey get free healthcare? Big lies. Even UK no get free healthcare.

joebeckz:
That’s the difference between living in a place with working systems and one where everything feels like a constant hustle. In countries like Canada, the US, or the UK, your money actually works for you, there is structure, stability, and access to credit. You can plan, invest, and grow without being drained by random, unofficial charges or harassment.

But in Nigeria, even with millions, you’re constantly firefighting, insecurity, poor infrastructure, and unnecessary stress. It’s not about how much you have, it’s about what systems exist to support you. That’s what makes life abroad feel more manageable and productive.

Being a kidnap victim in port harcourt , and I was doing very well in Nigeria but I still left the country last year and I don’t regret it . I even wish I left Nigeria earlier . I am building a life here gradually and I can tell you that it gets better everyday cos I left legally and following processes . Currently In school to get the required certifications to earn better hourly pay and I will finish these courses soon . I already working in the field but they are waiting for my completion to offer a permanent position.

I can pick up a 2024 car today and pay Bi-weekly , but that I will do after school . Life na jeje.
I have access to free healthcare .
Kids don’t pay tuition .
Quality of life for family .
The advantages are endless . You can only understand it better if you get a chance to legally leave Nigeria to a good country and have the right skill or be ready to go back to school for it . You will be grateful for that decision .
I love Nigeria but the country lacks systems and basic infrastructure for survival or decent living .

Thank you. Leave them, they always think people are badmouthing Nigeria when people talk about Nigeria that way. They are still sleeping, and I don't blame them.

Akamon:
N30m will build you 3 bedroom duplex here in Nigeria, what's the cost of duplex in $ where he is. Nigeria have a far better PPP than his submissions

Do you know what a duplex is? And where in Nigeria can 30m build three of that structure?

SamuraiXXX:
You people should stop all these lies, a person who has 1billion in his account in Nigeria probably has access to some of the best doctors in his immediate locality.

Just so you know when you call an ambulance or fire fighters abroad you get billed for it, the service is not free like most Nigerians think!

Not obtainable in all countries. In some countries, it is actually free.

abbey621:
5000 pounds, you won't rent a house, monthly rent is probably 900 pounds or more to live in a decent area. You won't pay insurance, okay you put 1000 down as downpayment for car, you'll still pay monthly for that car loan. Wetin go remain out of the 5000?

Now let's assume the 5000 is yearly, na die be that o.......You're actually poorer than POOR in the UK or US but that 30 million Naira yearly na big boy for 9ja, spending 2 million per month in 9ja, you're upper middle class status, you sef no small at all......If you come dey smart and prudent, wahlahi you go enjoy pass King Solomon

The advantage of abroad is government assistance, health, security and opportunities, without these things wahlahi 9ja would be the more appealing option!

Security is the major difference. Other aspects can be obtained in Nigeria.

The man in question talks anyhow on Facebook. One of those illiterate men in the abroad. He has only made sense twice ever since I came across his videos.

Shidinky:
30m can't rent and furnish some houses today in abj and lag
30m today is not 30m of 2015 and 2020

Nigeria goes beyond Lagos and Abuja, and there are people who generate 30m beyond those places.

Dennisochampa:
Na you know where you for dey rent house sha...
This is a choice area in lekki phase one and as you can see... This is the updated price....

Make una no dey allow people wen dey abroad decieve una....
If u get 5k for USA... You're an ordinary person but if you get 30m for 9ja....you will live well if you plan your life

30m and live well
Money wey deyy buy 2012 benz

Buliwyf:
This is the worst argument I have ever seen. It seems like your skills of comprehension aren't very good.
The video is arguing that $5000 is better than 30M Naira. Get that first. Calm down and let it sink in.

The person you are arguing with is saying that based on purchasing power parity, 30M will go farther in Nigeria than $5000 dollars will go in the US. And he is right. Your own argument has veered off topic and is comparing $1 to 1 Naira. You don't even understand what the point the person you are arguing against is making. You just want to argue 🤦🏾‍♂️

Many Nigerians don't understand basic economics. So many are illiterates. It is hard to have a conversation with them on economics.

You all leep talkong about insecurity. I will rather have 30m in my account and start up a business than running to abroad to work as a slave

nony43:
💯, 30m in 9ja still you won’t have peace of mind because of insecurity

emmydee:
Who tell you say there are no places abroad to jolli?🤷‍♂️
Una go just dey one corner dey talk trash.

Who told you say is everywhere in naija that is bad?

Besides, can you compare naija and anywhere in world in terms of jolli?

Una go dey two corners dey talk trash

SmartPolician:
This man has raised fundamental issues that every sane government should fix in the country.

Thank God I didn't expect anything from this government because you cannot give what you don't have.

How is this government, or any government at the local, state or federal level different from the people who ultimately own it, and who allow a few to emerge from among themselves into public office?

Can any government ever get into office and remain there without doing what the people want? The people who ultimately have sovereignty and allow a few to exercise it temporarily on their behalf?

If that’s the case then why are you not working on enlightening everyone in your own sphere of influence and beyond to become the dominant public opinion that must be followed by politicians who want to serve the people in public office?

anonimi:
“The worst illiterate is the political illiterate, he doesn’t hear, doesn’t speak, nor participates in the political events.

He doesn’t know the cost of life, the price of the bean, of the fish, of the flour, of the rent, of the shoes and of the medicine, all depends on political decisions. The political illiterate is so stupid that he is proud and swells his chest saying that he hates politics.

The slowpoke doesn’t know that, from his political ignorance is born the prostitute, the abandoned child, and the worst thieves of all, the bad politician, corrupted and flunky of the national and multinational companies.”

― Bertolt Brecht

Samade7:
Who told you say is everywhere in naija that is bad?

Besides, can you compare naija and anywhere in world in terms of jolli?

Una go dey two corners dey talk trash

What % of Naija is not bad, where people are drinking water from sewage septic soak away tanks leaking into boreholes, because they are doing jolly jolly with the rogues who steal money that should employ engineers, administrators, technicians etc to make pipe borne water available for everyone?

What % is your estimate

Lawmaker scores Lagos Water Corporation low

A Lagos State lawmaker, Mr Saka Fafunmi, on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction at the performance of the state Water Corporation.

Fafunmi, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), said in Ikeja that the corporation had not been able to justify statutory allocations to it.

The lawmaker, who represents Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 1 at the assembly, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

He said that the corporation had the capacity to generate much fund internally through water rates but had relied solely on government funding because of poor performance.

'' Anyone that is using water will be willing to pay for it; the corporation has not been giving us water.

"Is there any new community that Water Corporation has given water? People depend on boreholes; even government estates have industrial boreholes.

"Why do we keep pumping money into an agency that does not give us the desired results?'' he asked.

He noted that the Adiyan Waterworks was located at Ifako-Ijaiye, where many of the residents had resorted to digging boreholes as a means of getting water.

''A lot of people are falling sick because they don't drink clean water.

''In the same compound, where you have sewage, is where you have a borehole.

''There is no way you can manage the sewage that it will not leak and pollute the water; everyone drinking such is drinking contaminated water,'' he said.

The lawmaker urged the corporation to increase water reticulation and supply to residents.

From: http://www.punchng.com/politics/lawm...rporation-low/
https://repository.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1056&context=mes_capstones;Ensuring

This one head is not even correct at all. Poor people and their thinking, abroad way people dey go seasonal as holiday Naim you dey wine yourself for like this.

12inchess:
This man just dey talk nonsense. With 1,000 dollars downpayment they will give you new car. Na this kain mumu statement dey make people come abroad and run into problem.

Lol.. people get brand new car with zero payment. As long as you have a good full time job and a good credit score.

ednut1:
Nonsense talk. Social media monetization has lead ro many clowns setting ring light

The guy has a valid point

Mumu. 5k dollars. Rent for 2 months in Texas

joebeckz:
True, you can build a small house in Nigeria with ₦30 million , no doubt. But let’s be honest, what does that house really offer you in a country where security is unstable, electricity is unreliable, and daily survival can be a hustle? That same house can become a liability without peace of mind.

Meanwhile, with that $5,000 abroad and a full time job, good credit score , I can start building a solid life. I can lease a brand new car, live in a clean, secure environment, eat well, save consistently, and still send money home. Over time, I can buy a house here on mortgage, paying gradually over years without stress. If I want, I can also start building a home back in Nigeria at my own pace, using the advantage of the currency conversion.

And the best part? As my equity credit grows, I can buy a second property, rent it out, and let the rental income pay off the mortgage while still earning extra. Add to that the fact that when both husband and wife are working, and the system actually supports your efforts , life becomes easier, more predictable, and much more fulfilling.

It’s not just about the house , it’s about the quality of life and the system that lets you grow without fighting ten battles every day.

Sometimes, I think it is just a waste of time telling some Nigerians the truth because they will never accept all because their mind has been polluted. They will always pick on the bad side of western world to make Nigeria sound like a better country which is the same thing their thieves leaders are doing. Someone house in Abuja was demolished by wike and some persons property was affected by coastal roads project? A lot of irregularities and unexpected and unnecessary policies in Nigeria. Abroad is not for lazy people or fraud, you work and get paid

Izuchukwu70:
I hope lies no go kee una. Where una dey wey get free healthcare? Big lies. Even UK no get free healthcare.

I am in Canada sir . It’s totally free

Buliwyf:
This is the worst argument I have ever seen. It seems like your skills of comprehension aren't very good.
The video is arguing that $5000 is better than 30M Naira. Get that first. Calm down and let it sink in.

The person you are arguing with is saying that based on purchasing power parity, 30M will go farther in Nigeria than $5000 dollars will go in the US. And he is right.

Your own argument has veered off topic and is comparing $1 to 1 Naira. You don't even understand what the point the person you are arguing against is making. You just want to argue 🤦🏾‍♂️

the person digressed, so am only following up on his argument. And not what the so called tik toker said, Hope you get?

004gist:
Food is cheap but house rent is expensive, cost of living aside food no be here

House rent for some jobs, you can make that money in a week or two tops.

Izuchukwu70:
I hope lies no go kee una. Where una dey wey get free healthcare? Big lies. Even UK no get free healthcare.

seems you are on a student visa?

joebeckz:
That’s the difference between living in a place with working systems and one where everything feels like a constant hustle. In countries like Canada, the US, or the UK, your money actually works for you, there is structure, stability, and access to credit. You can plan, invest, and grow without being drained by random, unofficial charges or harassment.

But in Nigeria, even with millions, you’re constantly firefighting, insecurity, poor infrastructure, and unnecessary stress. It’s not about how much you have, it’s about what systems exist to support you. That’s what makes life abroad feel more manageable and productive.

Being a kidnap victim in port harcourt , and I was doing very well in Nigeria but I still left the country last year and I don’t regret it . I even wish I left Nigeria earlier . I am building a life here gradually and I can tell you that it gets better everyday cos I left legally and following processes . Currently In school to get the required certifications to earn better hourly pay and I will finish these courses soon . I already working in the field but they are waiting for my completion to offer a permanent position.

I can pick up a 2024 car today and pay Bi-weekly , but that I will do after school . Life na jeje.
I have access to free healthcare .
Kids don’t pay tuition .
Quality of life for family .
The advantages are endless . You can only understand it better if you get a chance to legally leave Nigeria to a good country and have the right skill or be ready to go back to school for it . You will be grateful for that decision .
I love Nigeria but the country lacks systems and basic infrastructure for survival or decent living .

I relocated abroad in 2019.
The following year,I picked a 2019 car..
I currently drive a 2024 car..
But in Nigeria,in 2019 I was driving a 2008 car.
And if I had not relocated,I'm very sure I would have still been driving that 2008 car in 2025.
Something is fundamentally wrong with Nigeria.

Gibberish, naysayers don't count, it's people that develop their nation, innovate and provide solutions that counts.

see how the western world has brain washed you, can you type 1 sentence of your native language?

Lordbinsmar:
Please spell words correctly when you post, and try to use perfect grammar and punctuation.

No vex bro, but which country are you currently in? UK? Please help me share more insight

joebeckz:
That’s the difference between living in a place with working systems and one where everything feels like a constant hustle. In countries like Canada, the US, or the UK, your money actually works for you, there is structure, stability, and access to credit. You can plan, invest, and grow without being drained by random, unofficial charges or harassment.

But in Nigeria, even with millions, you’re constantly firefighting, insecurity, poor infrastructure, and unnecessary stress. It’s not about how much you have, it’s about what systems exist to support you. That’s what makes life abroad feel more manageable and productive.

Being a kidnap victim in port harcourt , and I was doing very well in Nigeria but I still left the country last year and I don’t regret it . I even wish I left Nigeria earlier . I am building a life here gradually and I can tell you that it gets better everyday cos I left legally and following processes . Currently In school to get the required certifications to earn better hourly pay and I will finish these courses soon . I already working in the field but they are waiting for my completion to offer a permanent position.

I can pick up a 2024 car today and pay Bi-weekly , but that I will do after school . Life na jeje.
I have access to free healthcare .
Kids don’t pay tuition .
Quality of life for family .
The advantages are endless . You can only understand it better if you get a chance to legally leave Nigeria to a good country and have the right skill or be ready to go back to school for it . You will be grateful for that decision .
I love Nigeria but the country lacks systems and basic infrastructure for survival or decent living .

anonimi:
What % of Naija is not bad, where people are drinking water from sewage septic soak away tanks leaking into boreholes, because they are doing jolly jolly with the rogues who steal money that should employ engineers, administrators, technicians etc to make pipe borne water available for everyone?

What % is your estimate

What % of abroad can you do jolly jolly as it in naija and what % of naija has borehole link to sewage septic tank?

Quelme:
that's the average price of bread in the UK.

Please show us any bread you can get for 1 Naira in Nigeria.

You wan compare Bugatti with Keke 😂

Sorry, I have forgotten that I am dealing with economic illiterates.

Nonsense talk. In the same abroad,house rent alone will take more than half of that #5k. Too much false information on social media.