₦airaland Forum

YoungLionken:
Where's the guy in the other thread, arguing that nobody earns a million naira in Nigeria? He should come and see someone STYLISHLY asking for half a million, after expenses o..

And na here you go still see others STYLISHLY dishing out wisdom/knowledge...

How can someone even say no 1 earns 1m naira in Nigeria, 1m a month it's not even money in Nigeria anymore.

Eniolohunda:
That is your choice, I leave with my family and peace of mind in the US to the glory of God. I've been working in big organizations since I've landed and never experienced the so called racism. America is a multi racial country, and if yourself are a racist, then you will witness racism. I've worked with both black, white and brown. Meanwhile, the gun violence in Nigeria is even more than the so called America with the rate of kidnapping, banditry going on. One chance is not a new thing to Lagos.

Exactly. In your part of US. You can't say same for every part of the US. Just like you can't say same for every part of Naija. I am an entrepreneur in naija. I will need to earn ten times more in US to live the quality of life I live here. Let's not even talk about taxes.

My ideal is to be able to go anywhere in the world whenever I need or want to, but my base, the place where my deepest roots and ultimate Investment in will always be in naija, then Africa before any where else.

P.S. Your claim that only racists experience racism is a fallacy. You and I know that. And you have probably not experienced racism because you behave and stay in line.

N500,000 IS LESS THAN $370

Start from there.

I would still consider. Abroad is just about financial security, it's more than that.
Your children deserve another passport, peace of mind in Nigeria ? Okay
Besides that 500k is just 6m
Either way, JaPa

Shikena:
If you choose an area prone to violence in Nigeria or USA then you won't have peace of mind. USA is not your typical country, Texas alone is almost the size of Nigeria and most parts are as safe as the safest places anywhere in the world. That is just one of 50 states.

Noted.

marksleek2584:
I won't give it a thought! Yes the Naira value is messed up, but That's enough to stay put

not just me naira bruh even dollar is losing value too

Hhh4444:
Even if I'm saving 2million monthly,I will still travel. When Nigeria happens to you,that money will not be able to save you.

You have sense my friend. Those saying saving N500k is enough to keep them don’t understand how Nigeria has happened to people. Though legitimate emigration in terms of work visa is the best assurance

6m yearly? Really when will you build house, get a growing business, etc.

tensazangetsu20:
I saved more than that to escape Nigeria sha.

To become a second class citizen/ fugitive in another man's land. Weldone oo.

Omoapena:
How can someone even say no 1 earns 1m naira in Nigeria, 1m a month it's not even money in Nigeria anymore.

As in ehn, na so the guy fey argue blindly with confidence...

Babaibe:
Tell us your take home, and credit score too. What you are saying is purely a mirage.

Lmao, this your take is nonsense. You don’t know me, why should I be giving you details of my earnings. How can saving more than $5k a month be an issue for a senior cloud security architect. Quit the foolishness

Mind you if I want to save more, I can easily do that. And to your credit score question, I’m in excellent standing!

Babaibe:
Do you think you will easily save 1.5m abroad tax.Keep fooling yourself. Except if you are a tech guy and you have a job before leaving Nigeria.No will advise before running to amazon and work your ass out in the warehouse. You will learn

I clearly said I don't have intentions of traveling. And it's not really because of the money I'm able to save here. It's for other personal reasons by the way.

That said, why I made my comment is because 90% of the commenter are behaving as if 500k savings a month is such a huge amount.

And I'm just here to burst the bubble that it is not.

Because the person saving such an amount won't even be able to japa unless they save that consistently for close to 8 years. Which isn't realistic as inflation will take its toll on the money.

Maryam1234:
If I'm saving upto 500k after expenses I will invest my money into landed assets, expand my business and enjoy myself with my family here in Nigeria

If God bless us more we can tour the world 😊and come back home

My very close friend who works in visa office has been abroad and I'm not happy about the feedback,I can't be living BIG and relocate to start living in batcha 😏They have flamboyant lifestyle online but internally they're missing home🇳🇬

And how long will it take you to save that N500K monthly to be able to buy any landed asset that is worthy of building any property on in this current Nigeria. My friend the truth is most of you have not seen money that is why you are all making this ignorant talk. If you are comfortable save N500K monthly in Nigeria, that means as a single guy you are earning minimum N900K monthly married man you are earning at least N1.2M monthly. And saving that will be N6M annually to get a good landed asset in Port Harcourt, where i reside. A landed property will cost from N15M buy and build land, depending on location, some cost as high as N40M and above, where i am residing now a plot of land costs from N60M and above. Let's say you choose one of N15M, that means you will have to save for a minimum of 3 years before you can afford a plot of land, which is 50x100. How many years will it now take you to build a house of your choice, maybe another 5 to 10 years, making a total of like 15 years, and you obviously cannot work for more than 30 to 35 years. So tell me if it is worth it then.

Babaibe:
Corruption is everywhere. Infact the card the play abroad is brutal than Naija.You need to go and explore, only that many of you blabbing here will not come back to tell us your story.

keep living in your fantasy. You all will always believe what your imagination tells you rather than what the reality on the ground is.

YoungBTCxchange:
not just me naira bruh even dollar is losing value too

Where in your dreams. where do you see dollar loosing value like Naira.

BadEnglish:
To become a second class citizen/ fugitive in another man's land. Weldone oo.

even in your country Nigeria, you are also a second class citizen.

fxexperts:
keep living in your fantasy. You all will always believe what your imagination tells you rather than what the reality on the ground is.
Where in your dreams. where do you see dollar loosing value like Naira.

even in your country Nigeria, you are also a second class citizen.

When u deceive yourself finish , you will wake up from your fantasy. I've been to UK twice amd China once the only place I enjoyed a bit apart from Nigeria is China. So rest oga. Japa is not an achievement

Is only someone who don’t understand why people japa that ask this kind of question.

People japa not only for greener pastures, people japa to secure dual citizenship and secure a future for their children. People japa for good healthcare, people japa for security and the list goes on. So the question is, will 500k a month be able to all this for you in Nigeria? To some the answer is “yes” but for me the answer is “No”.

mascot345:
If u save 500k everything month in Nigeria. After expenses. Will u consider travelling abroad ?
U only work 3 hours a day in Nigeria.
U don't pay house rent.
U have your own car in Nigeria.
U have peace of mind.

Mature minds only.

500k is not up to $400, but everyone has a personal opinion about traveling abroad though.

Before now, I will say- I just want to go visiting and come back but as one experience more things and age, positions begin to change.
To your question, Yes. When I left earlier this year, I had close to 500 as savings monthly, own a small car of my own, middle mngt bank job too.
Since I left, (still settling though) I can't say I regret the decision. No noise, security is way better, power supply is great. Generally, amenities are in place.
As to the kind of work.. hmmmmm....

tensazangetsu20:
I guide pass you keep on crying. How’s tinubu treating you? Hope you are ready for his second term

Your crying is even more than those of Nigerians at home.

yungchop:
Never, I wouldn't even think of it.

Even now i don't think of it

Hhh4444:
Even if I'm saving 2million monthly,I will still travel. When Nigeria happens to you,that money will not be able to save you.

When abroad happens to you , it is worse than when a Nigeria happens to you. You will be freezing in the cold, homeless, without anyone showing you mercy.

When abroad happens to you, Nigeria will immediately become your new paradise.

MT:
When abroad happens to you , it is worse than when a Nigeria happens to you. You will be freezing in the cold, homeless, without anyone showing you mercy.

When abroad happens to you, Nigeria will immediately become your new paradise.

At least you have a second option, you move back to Nigeria if you are stupid enough not to leverage all the free information to find loads of available shelters in such situation

mascot345:
If u save 500k everything month in Nigeria. After expenses. Will u consider travelling abroad ?
U only work 3 hours a day in Nigeria.
U don't pay house rent.
U have your own car in Nigeria.
U have peace of mind.

Mature minds only.

Saving 500k monthly gives you 6mil a year. That is a serious waste of one full year for a young person. Abroad, especially is good countries you save about 50 to 60 mil a year.

Gaspardd:
Lol... No way it's not possible. That's like 300usd

You'll make that 300 in less than 3days with your high school certificate.

tensazangetsu20:
I saved more than that to escape Nigeria sha.

Only to go to Chile? Lies

I wouldn't only consider it. I will consider borrowing or selling off some assets to actualize relocating to Europe or Canada faster, rather than waiting to save up 500k naira (a little over 300usd) to actualize migration goals. I love my country Nigeria but the news headlines everyday is nothing to write home about. How does a sane country with right thinking leaders beg, broker peace deal, negotiate with terrorists and allow them go home with their RPGs, machine guns and AKs to continue sacking communities. What about the unfavorable economic policies that we are gaslighted everyday to believe are working for our good while the citizens can't afford good meals.

Lastly, Nigeria's ever rising inflation will bastardize that 500k earnings and reduce it to peanuts in a short time

Hhh4444:
Even if I'm saving 2million monthly,I will still travel. When Nigeria happens to you,that money will not be able to save you.

You like other countries don't have troubles of their own.

ugbarreta:
Is only someone who don’t understand why people japa that ask this kind of question.

People japa not only for greener pastures, people japa to secure dual citizenship and secure a future for their children. People japa for good healthcare, people japa for security and the list goes on. So the question is, will 500k a month be able to all this for you in Nigeria? To some the answer is “yes” but for me the answer is “No”.

So people who stay in Nigeria their children's future is not secured?

BadEnglish:
When u deceive yourself finish , you will wake up from your fantasy. I've been to UK twice amd China once the only place I enjoyed a bit apart from Nigeria is China. So rest oga. Japa is not an achievement

Don't mind these average thinking Nigerians that believe other countries are always better than theirs. People leave their countries to come and pack our wealth but we go to their countries to go and be slaving, all in the name of their money is strong and ours is weak.

Hismercy234:
Don't mind these average thinking Nigerians that believe other countries are always better than theirs. People leave their countries to come and pack our wealth but we go to their countries to go and be slaving, all in the name of their money is strong and ours is weak.

Are we simply going to ignore the fact that most Nigerians are actually slaving inside their own country with nothing to show for it and no pathway to real freedom other than hope?

I am lodged at a hotel in ikeja right now and the situation of the workers & hustlers around is pure slavery. They will gladly work in any warehouse in Canada.

Mindlog:
In as much as I am skilled worker, those doing minimum wage job here in the UK are living way better than those in Nigeria, earning the minimum wage of N70k as their own suffer no get part 2.

That's what most of them don't understand. They love comparing themselves to the lowest earners & new immigrants abroad to feel good.

Hismercy234:
So people who stay in Nigeria their children's future is not secured?

My brother I’m not here to debate or argue with you, I just I told you my reason of wanting to japa. You have a right to your own opinion.

fxexperts:
keep living in your fantasy. You all will always believe what your imagination tells you rather than what the reality on the ground is.
Where in your dreams. where do you see dollar loosing value like Naira.

even in your country Nigeria, you are also a second class citizen.

Can you use 800 usd to fix side mirror like people in texas