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So what’s his final conclusion now that he has tasted the both sides ?

DyshApp:
A Nigerian medical doctor has stirred serious buzz online after comparing his earnings in Nigeria to what he now earns in the United Kingdom.

According to the doctor, identified as Dr. Tolu, he spent 7 years working in Nigeria without ever earning up to ₦185,000 monthly, even while juggling multiple jobs.

He revealed that after finishing medical school, he moved back in with his parents and lived with them till he was almost 30 years old — without owning a car.

However, after saving up to write the required exams and moving to the UK, his 6-month salary abroad reportedly surpassed his entire 7-year earnings in Nigeria.

Here’s what he wrote on X (formerly Twitter):


https://x.com/tolubinutu/status/1979021061573206219?t=Ug1tTovARqx5rkcb3tBEdQ&s=19

This revelation has sparked discussions about the state of healthcare salaries in Nigeria, brain drain, and why many Nigerian professionals are relocating abroad for better pay and work conditions.

Is the UK really that much better, or is it just hype?

Why you go see better thing and you dey ask whether na hype?

He should also compare his debts ... and his expenses. Oppressors everywhere.

Commentor:
You're talking nonsense.

Are there no people that sleep on the streets in UK?

Did they tell you you get instant medical attention?

What many people are saying is that this story is so lopsided without accounting for many factors, accommodation, transport, utilities, tax, council tax, etc.

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People hen more money in abroad than what we hen here in Nigeria and their standard of leaving is very good compared to ours.

CoronaVirusPro:
He should also compare the bills and tax!

Does he know his entire annual salary in Nigeria is the mortgage or rent for what you can call home in the UK?

How many people live in homes in the UK? Many reside in Kennels called homes. Small things we can’t call BQ in Nigeria.

Does he know price of energy and taxes that follow after those numbers he quoted?

I am not saying Nigeria is better than the UK, but the true reality of the difference is not much.

Do you know the cost of living same life you were living in Nigeria under that low salary, with that of the UK?

Many can’t even live that life. It’s a party after party champagne campaign in Nigeria with the lowest we earn. We build houses to taste and own outrightly. We not chased by banks.

They love to make one-sided comparison all the time. They do not have a life in that UK and are slaves to never ending bills.

floss:
So what’s his final conclusion now that he has tasted the both sides ?

never to step his legs on the soil of Nigeria again

Nnamdipapa:
They love to make one-sided comparison all the time. They do not have a life in that UK and are slaves to never ending bills.

I could feel jealousy in your post.

CoronaVirusPro:
He should also compare the bills and tax!

Does he know his entire annual salary in Nigeria is the mortgage or rent for what you can call home in the UK?

How many people live in homes in the UK? Many reside in Kennels called homes. Small things we can’t call BQ in Nigeria.

Does he know price of energy and taxes that follow after those numbers he quoted?

I am not saying Nigeria is better than the UK, but the true reality of the difference is not much.

Do you know the cost of living same life you were living in Nigeria under that low salary, with that of the UK?

Many can’t even live that life. It’s a party after party champagne campaign in Nigeria with the lowest we earn. We build houses to taste and own outrightly. We not chased by banks.

Will you keep quiet and do away with mediocrity

Nnamdipapa:
They love to make one-sided comparison all the time. They do not have a life in that UK and are slaves to never ending bills.

Sincerely!

They will be converting GBP to Naira as if they spend Naira in UK.

Commentor:
He fails to explain how much he spends on his studio flat.

Don't mind him! Doctors even earn more than 185k in Nigeria.

CoronaVirusPro:
He should also compare the bills and tax!

Does he know his entire annual salary in Nigeria is the mortgage or rent for what you can call home in the UK?

How many people live in homes in the UK? Many reside in Kennels called homes. Small things we can’t call BQ in Nigeria.

Does he know price of energy and taxes that follow after those numbers he quoted?

I am not saying Nigeria is better than the UK, but the true reality of the difference is not much.

Do you know the cost of living same life you were living in Nigeria under that low salary, with that of the UK?

Many can’t even live that life. It’s a party after party champagne campaign in Nigeria with the lowest we earn. We build houses to taste and own outrightly. We not chased by banks.

I really don't understand what your problem is? Someone who has lived and worked in both UK & naija has compared and said UK is favorable despite all you mentioned yet you are crying. For those of you that don't know, nigeria will waste your youthful years.
Travel and see

Even my humble self would soon relocate abroad to ply my trade over there! It is too bad that after years of suffering and reading lots of books in school you'll end up earning peanuts and working under the harshest condition in Nigeria.

you were trained almost for free in Nigeria.
Compare the school fees and thank your head.

CoronaVirusPro:
He should also compare the bills and tax!

Does he know his entire annual salary in Nigeria is the mortgage or rent for what you can call home in the UK?

How many people live in homes in the UK? Many reside in Kennels called homes. Small things we can’t call BQ in Nigeria.

Does he know price of energy and taxes that follow after those numbers he quoted?

I am not saying Nigeria is better than the UK, but the true reality of the difference is not much.

Do you know the cost of living same life you were living in Nigeria under that low salary, with that of the UK?

Many can’t even live that life. It’s a party after party champagne campaign in Nigeria with the lowest we earn. We build houses to taste and own outrightly. We not chased by banks.

Bro, let's just face it...!

Nigeria needs to do better by her top professionals.

I don't fully agree with the doctor, but facts are facts!

Nigerian medical professionals are among the worst remunerated in the world.

If Nigeria was a serious country with reasonable leaders and citizens, the minimum salary for the below professionals ought be as follows:

1.) Medical Doctors - starting salary 1million

2.) Nurses with BSN - starting salary 500k

3.) Teachers with BEd. - starting salary 250k

4.) Senators & Reps - part time job paid only sitting allowance

5.) Police with Bsc/HND - starting salary 250k



But unfortunately, Nigeria is not a normal country and the leaders too are not normal, so don't expect much

CoronaVirusPro:
Sincerely!

They will be converting GBP to Naira as if they spend Naira in UK.

I am experiencing the greatest peace of mind and fun since I returned to Nigeria, and for the first time in over a decade, I am not swamped with month-end bills. My one-year payment for accommodation is roughly equivalent to one month's rent in Canada.

shox:
at least bandits won’t march him out into the bush at night.

Peace over tinubu

Who says? Go and check the rate of kidnapping in the UK.

Binutu 😂

See head like soursop. I can't think straight enough to give a comment with that shiny dome dazzling and winking at me.

CoronaVirusPro:
He should also compare the bills and tax!

Does he know his entire annual salary in Nigeria is the mortgage or rent for what you can call home in the UK?

How many people live in homes in the UK? Many reside in Kennels called homes. Small things we can’t call BQ in Nigeria.

Does he know price of energy and taxes that follow after those numbers he quoted?

I am not saying Nigeria is better than the UK, but the true reality of the difference is not much.

Do you know the cost of living same life you were living in Nigeria under that low salary, with that of the UK?

Many can’t even live that life. It’s a party after party champagne campaign in Nigeria with the lowest we earn. We build houses to taste and own outrightly. We not chased by banks.

I don tire for una ah swear
Person go just dey talk r ubbi sh with confidence

CoronaVirusPro:
He should also compare the bills and tax!

Does he know his entire annual salary in Nigeria is the mortgage or rent for what you can call home in the UK?

How many people live in homes in the UK? Many reside in Kennels called homes. Small things we can’t call BQ in Nigeria.

Does he know price of energy and taxes that follow after those numbers he quoted?

I am not saying Nigeria is better than the UK, but the true reality of the difference is not much.

Do you know the cost of living same life you were living in Nigeria under that low salary, with that of the UK?

Many can’t even live that life. It’s a party after party champagne campaign in Nigeria with the lowest we earn. We build houses to taste and own outrightly. We not chased by banks.

Forget all this one, he is living a better life jare.

Gadaffi9ja:
Las Las if u think am well, na prison we dey for this country o. Forget even the salary, are we actually living life?

Na greater prison dem dey for there o...one of absolute surveillance.

CoronaVirusPro:
He should also compare the bills and tax!

Does he know his entire annual salary in Nigeria is the mortgage or rent for what you can call home in the UK?

How many people live in homes in the UK? Many reside in Kennels called homes. Small things we can’t call BQ in Nigeria.

Does he know price of energy and taxes that follow after those numbers he quoted?

I am not saying Nigeria is better than the UK, but the true reality of the difference is not much.

Do you know the cost of living same life you were living in Nigeria under that low salary, with that of the UK?

Many can’t even live that life. It’s a party after party champagne campaign in Nigeria with the lowest we earn. We build houses to taste and own outrightly. We not chased by banks.

You’re wise…….The Dr. only wants social media attention…….. is Dangote or Otedola living abroad? People use your head.

oluwaahmed:
I really don't understand what your problem is? Someone who has lived and worked in both UK & naija has compared and said UK is favorable despite all you mentioned yet you are crying. For those of you that don't know, nigeria will waste your youthful years.
Travel and see

Hello, the difference is not much! They can’t even afford the life a competent doctor is living in Nigeria.

Forget all those social media post that they use to brag to people have not left the country. It’s a rat race down there.

Boys in Nigeria that are doing far better than someone in Uk or US, cos they get value for that money here in Nigeria, what they won’t get in UK for same amount.

This is how they deceive people into japa with false narratives. Stating only your income without corresponding expenses is incomplete information.

cliffypatt:
Forget all this one, he is living a better life jare.

What’s your definition of better life?

Are you saying people in this country don’t live a better life?

Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. People are also living the life here in Nigeria.

Nigeria is a career killer, unless you're politically exposed......... 👏😂

You're in an advanced country; there is no basis for comparison. All these Gen Zs should grow up and increase their emotional intelligence. Congrats on your achievement, dear, but enjoy your life and success in peace in a conservative society.

How much from that 6months salary has he been able to save? Is he earning in pounds and spending in naira over there? I hate it when these fools try to gaslight us with nonsense when we all know how they struggle over there. Mtchew

motymop:
Always comparing salaries...it is a weird take.

They want to become millionaires because they are doctors without factoring the fact that they come from a poor country.

How do you expect hospitals in Nigeria to pay you uk or us salary rate when they themselves don't make up to 10m naira every month

You want to be paid proper salaries but the company you are working for does not even earn enough to run their facilities

So who should bear the brunt? If the company can no longer pay staff adequate salary, they ought to declare bankruptcy so that the staff can go elsewhere where they can be paid their worth. You can't pay but you think by right they should keep working their future away with you