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PersonalDiary:
Hy Fellow Nigerians,


I think I have accomplished all my missions in Nigeria and it's time for a new chapter. But I still have some bottlenecks to settle before making the best decision.

I'm late twenties.A Bsc holder. Here are my issues at the moment.

1. The right country to choose.
2. The right skill
3. In a serious relationship

My target countries are Australia & Canada but open to any European country( Schengen country) that would be good to start life as a family person and have an easier route to Permanent Residence or citizenship.

I'm a crypto trader and I don't think it's something that's viable overseas. Have been trying to learn Cyber security but I'm.not consistent with it. But would be open to learn any other skill that would ensure I settle properly and take care of myself and family.

On the last note, I'm in a serious relationship for the past 6 months and contemplating on getting married first before moving or moving first before adding any more load to my burden.

My friends advised me to end everything and save my head first because it won't be easy moving in as a spouse in a new country.

To be honest, I need to make a fast decision before the end of this year as everything seems to no longer move on my side at the moment since late last year, and I don't want to lose my savings before making the right decisions.

Looking forward to your valuable contributions why I read and make the most important decisions of my life at the moment.

Poormanpikin:
I encourage you 100% to make the move - it's a heroic step trying to escape the challenges here. Nigeria's future is bleak and now's the right time to take that decision. Listen, man, prioritize yourself for now. Focus on finding a safe haven before thinking about settling down. Marriage is a significant commitment that requires stability, and it's crucial to secure your future first.

When choosing between Canada and Australia for migration, consider factors like PR processing time, job opportunities, cost of living, and healthcare. Canada offers faster PR processing (6-9 months) and easier qualification, while Australia's process is more complicated and requires higher points.

Canada's job market is strong, with high demand for skilled trades, IT, and healthcare, and more job openings. Australia offers higher average salaries, especially in trades and specific industries, but job availability depends on the sector.

Canada's cost of living is generally more affordable, with lower housing and grocery costs, while Australia's major cities are more expensive. Both countries have strong healthcare systems, but Canada's public healthcare is free for permanent residents.

If you're considering studying in Canada, you may be eligible for fully funded admission or partial scholarships. If you receive a partial scholarship, you can apply for MPower financing to cover the remaining costs.

I encourage you to explore education opportunities in Canada, as securing a scholarship or admission can be a great stepping stone to PR. Go through the education route, and may you find the best opportunities for your future.

HEAVEN4444:
after spending close to 40 million dollars you still saw hell tensa ? I thought you said abroad was heaven ? How are you seeing hell in heaven ? Ko yemi oooooo 👀👀

highchief1:
my take too.give nnewi man 20m after 5yrs if u see am u go run.But abroad is not all about going to look for money.Theres no life in Nigeria.i no fit lie for u.i have lived abroad.a poor man abroad is better than a rich man here.

Gerrard59:
I think the kind of "enjoyment" here matters, the level of contentment by the said individual. As for infrastructure, replicating a similar infrastructure in Nigeria is more expensive as you are doing what the government ought to have done. But how would someone enjoy abroad without money? Enjoyment is tied to having money o

My own issue is safety. I live a very boring life.

redcliff:
Naija only problem na basic amenities road, light, water, infrasturcture, apart from that, those places no better pass naija.. actually life dey naija pass those western countries, people are not happy there

redcliff:
Naija only problem na basic amenities road, light, water, infrasturcture, apart from that, those places no better pass naija.. actually life dey naija pass those western countries, people are not happy there

planetx:
90% of Nigerians living abroad don't even have N20 million saved up or equivalent, and you want to go join them. You are funny and the comments are full of delusional people giving silly advice.

Tflex01:
Lmao... Keep consoling yourself. Anti japa people dey deceive una. 😆
I live in Canada and this year alone, I've sent more than 15 million naira home for a project, and this is all from a job I started late last year.

Empresa:
If you have concluded on Australia, make research about job opportunities in Australia, the kind of jobs readily available. Get the skills. You don't need to be perfect but a good idea is good enough. The more in demand skill the better.
Join Facebook groups of people living in Australia, and people who traveled to Australia. Ask questions and make friends,, it will be very helpful.

These are exactly what I did before I moved to Spain. I'm a videographer, editor, photographer, graphics designer and content creator. I also learnt barbing and driving for japa. After my research I noticed that studios in Spain need English speakers to proof read contents. So the urge got stronger.

When I got to Valencia, I joined a church. Bro Church is the best place to start from. They gave me shelter and paid stipends for the jobs I did for them. The pastor introduced me to a man who introduced me to a studio. Even though I knew the job, I calm down did proof reading and work as an apprentice, got paid less than 1k euro/ month. But with time I knew people who mattered and my story has been a smooth sail.

So I will advise you join Facebook groups and relate with people in Australia, ask questions, the answers there will be more helpful.

Nexttpage:
Please could you talk more on this?!

IbeOkehie:
How much money? The median HOUSEHOLD income in the USA is $70K per year. The statistical middle class household is one with an income between $55K and $165K per year. Can such a family "enjoy" life?

Yesterday was US Independence Day. We had 3 families over to celebrate. Everyone had a good time including our IT friend who set up his laptop in my home office so he could keep an eye on something at work...he works for one of the biggest IT firms in the world. The kids played in the backyard with fireworks. We had a friendly competition with the neighbors who set off theirs. We enjoyed a sumptuous meal and drank and talked politics and gossiped. Despite my admonishment, each family brought food and boxes of wine. One of the grandmas is famous for her "ugba", an Igbo dish. She brought a big bowl for EACH FAMILY to take home. There was foofoo and egusi soup, fried yam and plantain, the works. The IT guy ended up sleeping over with his family and left a few minutes ago.

Wetin again? We're invited to a celebration for a medical doctor that just finished residency, I don't think I will go, I'm what people here call a homebody. An Asian friend in Maryland invited us to his cousins wedding festivities in another state in the next few weeks. A few weeks ago, we teamed up with another family to visit a grandma in another town who was in hospital admission. This is the normal routine in my midsize city here EVERY WEEKEND for those who enjoy such partying or socialization, imagine the activity in major cities where we lived previously.

So what is this ENJOYMENT in Nigeria that diasporans don't get? The only one that everyone knows but is too polite to mention is rampant sexual promiscuity for those with good income. That's all. Some diasporans travel to Nigeria one to three times a year to partake in that. Then again, I have to clean up after the party, in Nigeria labor is cheap enough that I had servants to do that.

Sooooo wetin again? What I've learned is that "enjoyment" happens when one has a stable family life and an income that can pay for the basics of a world standard middle class life. Owners of successful businesses also tend to have bigger social circles, in fact that is the major way to have a good social life. With the above foundations anyone can live anywhere and be happy.

Good Luck to Nigerians.

IkeIgboNiile:
Well the phone accessories business thrives because literally everyone has a phone and once every month or so, you'll have to change/add something in your phone whether it's changing the screen guard or buying a new porch for it.
Secondly all you need for the business is learning what to import and what not and more importantly having a trusted relative/ friend here in Nigeria who'll help you clear,sell and send your money without any issue.
For me, i think you should first learn the business and start small first before talking about importing a 20ft container. You have to know how the business works first and how trusted your relative/ friend is first before investing heavily into it.

IbeOkehie:
How much money? The median HOUSEHOLD income in the USA is $70K per year. The statistical middle class household is one with an income enjoy such partying or socialization, imagine the activity in major cities where we lived previously.

So what is this ENJOYMENT in Nigeria that diasporans don't get? The only one that everyone knows but is too polite to mention is rampant sexual promiscuity for those with good income. That's all. Some diasporans travel to Nigeria one to three times a year to partake in that. Then again, I have to clean up after the party, in Nigeria labor is cheap enough that I had servants to do that.

Sooooo wetin again? What I've learned is that "enjoyment" happens when one has a stable family life and an income that can pay for the basics of a world standard middle class life. Owners of successful businesses also tend to have bigger social circles, in fact that is the major way to have a good social life. With the above foundations anyone can live anywhere and be happy.

Good Luck to Nigerians.

RodgersAkpafu:
Are you seriously saying this?

Gerrard59:
Thank you for your detailed reply.

I've always said that the major problem with doing business in Nigeria isn't lack of opportunities, capital, ideas but the innate dishonest nature of our people. Most Nigerians are innately dishonest.

P.S. As for family, well, it depends on the kind of relationship they've amongst themselves.

zinaunreal:
Sounds like scam
Chu chu chu chu chu. Una don start .red lag alert ⚠️

Bankkym:
This is the reason majority of you wallow in poverty and ignorance . I am trying here to assist someone by giving him the best advice possible in dealing with IRCc especially with thier ever changing rules on immigration . You are here talking thrash .

huptin:
Must you denigrate your country to make a point?

irumole1975:
Lol. Lemme guess you got that from an AI? Low cost of living in Canada?

JapaProf:
For a start, consider going to an African country for a postgraduate course, Brazilian government scholarship (GCUB) is currently out, you can apply on one hand to see if you will get it, will make your relocation journey easy, after completing your Masters in Brazil, you can move to Australia for your PhD.


Canada offers a well defined pathway to citizenship, you can learn French since you are in your late twenties, ace TEF and IELTS and apply for PR from Nigeria.


Kenya, South Africa, Brazil.


This is your call to make but will advise you prioritize moving first. But can be an edge if you are considering Canada's PR.


True.


Also, important to note that to apply for a Canadian study visa, you need $20,635 as cost of living, as from September 2025, it will be $22,895.

The scholarship from the Brazilian government will close on July 13 2025, so make hay.

You can consider schools in the USA and possible funding for a research program, but you need a powerful letter of motivation/personal statement.

South Africa and Kenya have good schools too.
In South Africa
Wits University
University of Pretoria
University of Cape Town
Durban University of Technology.

In Kenya
University of Nairobi
Strathmore University.

If your age will permit you to start and do a Master's program before age 30 in Nigeria, do it and apply for PhD programs in Australia or use it to boost your PR application to Canada, actively learn French too.

Cheers
JProf.

Poormanpikin:
OUT of my mention! I must, Nigeria is a denigerated country. I'll even say worse things and they're my options. You have no right to judge me.

Icecaptain:
This is the best comment so far but only if you are truly in uk and not hearsay or you are not a travel agent.
I've been thinking about how one can get back his money in case one couldn't get sponsorship for job in uk and this comment gives me hope.
Thanks for sharing sir.

Some people here knows nothing about those countries they suggested.
How can 20M take someone to Canada where even living cost is more than 2M per month and job is scarce.

Australia is more affordable than New Zealand but difficult to get pr.
Switzerland is expensive.
Finland and Ireland are joke.
New Zealand has poor pay jobs (even the citizens are running away to Australia).

Your best bet with that amount is UK but the new changes in immigration rules has ruined it.
Unless you want to make more money within the 18 months after your masters and Japa to Canada.
Canada is the best but you need more funds (60M will do). Again, PR is becoming harder.

If not because of our corrupt politicians, why would a Nigerian be eager to leave a rich country like Nigeria?
Shame on our leaders.
May God punish every bad leader in this country.

Gerrard59:
What you have detailed is the truth. To be fair and honest, though, the US is an outlier. I would always recommend the US to any aspiring immigrant from a developing country.

LincolnOnyeabor:
Hello boss, could you help with the link to the Brazilian Govt Scholarship??

duduade:
Will you go thru the study route

If yes you can go thru diploma .. for Canada



Other countries for work visa include Austria, Switzerland too

Just have it at the back of your mind that you need to be determined and see yourself leaving this country for good. Do not let anyone or anything hold you back

sonofsteven:
My email is not working

huptin:
So because of your own personal failure you would lure people to make a very serious, perhaps irreversible decision?

If Nigeria is bad to you...it doesn't mean that is bad to every one, may be you are actually the problem, not Nigeria!

From your response, I can deduce a toxic minded, entitled and backward thinking individual, deluded enough to think that a mere change of location is the magic wand for success in life.

Poormanpikin:
Stop mouthing off garbage in my mentions. If you are not comfortable with my opinion about your beloved country, kindly ignore and move forward. I don't have time to engage hypocritic lovers of Nigeria.

internationalman:
USA is always the number one option.

The richest Nigerians legit hustlers abroad are in the USA...

Thank God I'm joining them soon in less than 2 months. I can't wait to dodge Nigeria for good

flyinnizam:
hope u know getting us visa interview date might take u even a year