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JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Racoon(op): 1:23pm On Jun 26

If Nigerians 🇳🇬 are rushing to the UK 🇬🇧, Brits are relocating to Canada 🇨🇦, Canadians are crossing into the US 🇺🇸, and some Americans are moving to the Caribbean 🌴... then who is actually sitting comfortably at home anymore? 🤔

Sometimes I sit back and look at global migration and laugh. Everybody seems to think the grass is greener somewhere else.
A Nigerian is saving every naira, selling land, writing IELTS, and chasing visa appointments to get into the UK.

Meanwhile, some people in the UK are complaining about the cost of living, high taxes, expensive housing, and are looking at Canada as their next destination. Then you hear Canadians talking about housing prices and job competition, and some are considering moving to the United States.

Even Americans, living in what many consider one of the world's most powerful countries, are searching for quieter and cheaper places to settle.

It's almost like the whole world is playing musical chairs. Everybody is looking for a better deal somewhere else. The reality is that no country is perfect. The moment economic pressure increases, jobs become scarce, or living costs rise, public sentiment can change quickly. And unfortunately, immigrants often become the easiest people to blame.

We're seeing different versions of this conversation all over the world: 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇪🇺 Across Europe. The complaints may be different, but the frustration often sounds the same.

Yet migration itself isn't new. Human beings have always moved. People relocate for opportunity, safety, education, family, and survival. It's one of the oldest stories in human history.

What's interesting today is that both developed and developing countries seem restless. Citizens everywhere are complaining about something. Some want to leave because of inflation. Others because of housing. Others because of politics. Others simply because they believe life might be better elsewhere.

Maybe that's why global immigration numbers keep rising. Everyone is searching for stability, but stability itself seems to be moving.

So here's my question:
-If everybody is running somewhere, where exactly is the destination? 🤔

-And if you had the opportunity today, which country would you honestly choose to settle in permanently, and why?

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E9xC8skLS/

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Racoon(op): 1:30pm On Jun 26

How does one determine if JAPA is the right move? It comes down to a few key questions.
-Ultimately, Japa is neither inherently good nor bad. It is simply a choice that can lead to prosperity or hardship, depending on the circumstances surrounding the move.

-The key is to ensure that it is a move made from a place of knowledge, preparedness and clarity, rather than desperation or misguided assumptions. The grass may indeed be greener on the other side, but only if you have the right tools to cultivate it. "Japa and the Choice Between Opportunity and Struggle."

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by bewla(m): 6:12pm On Jun 26

Whare is the elution for una to tell us

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Rapmoney(m): 6:13pm On Jun 26

Make una leave matters. Anyone who wants to Japa should do so in peace. Enough of all these. People have been migrating since the beginning of man's existence. Nor be today movement start. Everyone should do what will guarantee a sound financial future for them.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Tallytale34: 6:14pm On Jun 26

Nobody is japaing to Nigeria

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Gotocourt: 6:16pm On Jun 26

Japa as a skilled worker 💯

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by rottenPussy: 6:16pm On Jun 26

I keep saying wherever you are making enough money to live at least comfortably is home.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Mariangeles(f): 6:16pm On Jun 26

Tallytale34:
Nobody is japaing to Nigeria

Who told you that?
It'll shock you to know that those enjoying Nigeria presently are mostly foreigners.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by fasho01(m): 6:20pm On Jun 26

It is indeed an illusion that the grass is greener on the other side.. It's mostly not!

Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Cheapgadget(m): 6:22pm On Jun 26

Why person no go japa when our rulers don weaponize poverty and insecurity for we land.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by ScamDemicEra: 6:24pm On Jun 26

... the APC cult's "hell on earth" in Nigeria is real to many o, though I'd advise to research well where you are japaing to, I will never say don't japa -who feels it knows it !!

Matt.10:23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next ..... (ESV)

Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Mindlog: 6:26pm On Jun 26

I knew my career path would be more rewarding in terms of income and professional growth, in North America and Europe....I settled for the UK and the grass is indeed greener here in comparison to practicing in Nigeria.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by bluefilm: 6:29pm On Jun 26

Any day I japa, it must be to the following countries;

Russia, because of their technological advancement

Germany, because of their technological advancement

Iran, because of their technological advancement

Japan, because of their technological advancement

Thunder faya Britain, Canada, and their Big Brother, the USA

I have no room for enduring the stupidity called staying WOKE

Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by 1Alex: 6:31pm On Jun 26

This is exactly why I laugh when some Nigerians say, "Just leave Nigeria and all your problems are over."

Every country has its own headache. The difference is that in many developed countries, the system still works even when people complain. In Nigeria, many people are not just running from hardship; they're running from a system that makes ordinary life unnecessarily difficult.

Nobody leaves family, culture, weather and home just because they want adventure. Most Nigerians are looking for stable electricity, security, healthcare, jobs that pay fairly, and a government that keeps its promises.

So yes, the UK has a cost-of-living crisis. Canada has a housing crisis. America has political division. But Nigerians have inflation, insecurity, poor infrastructure, unreliable power, unemployment, and weak public services, all at once.

If Nigeria fixed the basics, millions of Nigerians wouldn't even think about relocating. We don't want another country's passport; we want our own country to work.

People don't always migrate to perfect countries. They migrate to countries that offer them a better chance than where they are.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by MrSly(m): 6:33pm On Jun 26

Racoon:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E9xC8skLS/

The difference nis that African go for survival while other countries mentioned are doing so for tourism. Not every migration is japa. Before japa there was tourism.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by TOPCRUISE(m): 6:36pm On Jun 26*

All those western countries mentioned here all Japaing between each other all Japa for tourism or vacation purposes.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Codes151(m): 6:45pm On Jun 26

Stop bringing nonsense to post here.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by oloriooko(m): 6:45pm On Jun 26*

OP who made you global adviser on this matter
Leave people to their choices and allow them face the consequences of their choices
Oversabi dey worry you
Face your own palava, leave others with theirs

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by bitbillionaire: 6:47pm On Jun 26

Most people japa to run away from their own shadows but unfortunately their shadows follow them wherever they go.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Newyorkitis(m): 6:57pm On Jun 26

Racoon:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E9xC8skLS/

This is an investment in a second passport as entrepreneurs now think globally and strategically.
Owning another passport is a flex for greater opportunities.
Also, success means different things to different people.
Take the world cup for instance: some are happy to have qualified to be there. Others are happy to enter the knockout stages.
While some other, if they go home without the trophy, they have been unsuccessful.

Nigeria the giant of Africa has a passport that can take you to at most 46/47 countries and Africa has 54 countries!
So, if anyone goes to the UK and bags a passport that can take them and their future generations to at least 180 countries, how them is that an illusion?

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by eepeepook: 7:06pm On Jun 26

It is not an illusion in the eight cases I know. These write-ups are normally created by people who successfully japa and are busy reaping the benefits. I see them as entertainment and nothing else.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by kimjessey2019: 7:16pm On Jun 26

It always depends why you want to japa. I want to japa because I want my children to grow in a sane society and also give them dual citizenship.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by SixSeven: 7:16pm On Jun 26

Others migrate to send money back home to build their countries.

Nigerians japa only for things to get worse than where they left it. From those who traveled in the 70s to date, instead of the abroad money being able to be their second option, they find out that everyone is dependending on them as things are bad at home. The government has assaulted them home and away with bad management of the economy and social welfare. Shame.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by idrismodel: 7:24pm On Jun 26

At least one thing is sure: no one dey japa come Nigeria

Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by femi4: 7:43pm On Jun 26

Racoon:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E9xC8skLS/

You got the context wrong.

Nigerians are moving in their thounsands, borrowing to fund the move with no hope of returning. On the other hand, the movement of citizens from developed country from one Country to another isnt fuel by desperation or selling off their properties to finance the trip

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Inspirer1: 7:44pm On Jun 26

It's a rarity seeing someone come back to Nigeria from the UK or US because of "high taxes"....they'd rather move to another developed country and that itself tells us that there and real challenge is here, Nigeria.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Olatoman(m): 8:00pm On Jun 26

Racoon:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E9xC8skLS/

I’ll say it’s necessary to look at some of the perspectives.
A Nigerian leaves for the yonder to better his life as best as he cans. Could be via the opportunities that his field gives, enabling him to partake in a more developed nations

Uk citizens leaving for dubai, Canada or US could be for a better opportunity to earn more income, likely people in the medical field.
But there’s a difference between someone who leaves Nigeria vs one who leaves the Uk

The dysfunctions and anyhowness of Nigeria is what someone from Nigeria leaves, certain levels of wealth can protect from some, but not all. Take for example, you set up a solar inverter system to protect against power cuts. Or even register your kids at top schools cause you don’t trust the quality of public schools.

Now compare that to one who is leaving from Uk to the US, he’s never had to worry about power cuts, he expects some level of orderliness in the new country as compared to where’s coming from. Certain basic things that make a society function and give everyone a level playing field sort of exists.

Someone leaving the US for cheaper countries might simply because tax and cost of living is higher, and being a digital nomad, he can work remotely and maximize his earnings by staying in a relative cheaper country. Say Indonesia for example, a Briton might decide to move their cause his job allows that kind of flexibility. His purchasing power is higher than the average local thanks to the exchange rate.

Obviously there would be different reasons for anyone emigrating. Just different externalities exist for certain nations.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by malali: 8:39pm On Jun 26

The real flex is "JAPADA"

Come back a financially sovereign man.

Anybody that was able to buy $10,000 Nvidia stocks by 2020 would be sitting on at least $2.5 million dollars today.

You come back to Nigeria and invest it in treasury bills it will pay you $35,000 every month.

Thats approx 40 million Naira every month in Nigeria.

Why the hell do you need to JAPA and leave in another mans land forever ??

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by AcadaWriter0: 8:41pm On Jun 26

Absolutely! It’s a fantastic idea. It’s all about the right opportunities, of course. And it’s undeniably appealing.

Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Arostar2023: 9:06pm On Jun 26

rottenPussy:
I keep saying wherever you are making enough money to live at least comfortably is home.

If person spend a night in the bush as a kidnapped victim the person go realize by force say money no be everything.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by Arostar2023: 9:09pm On Jun 26

malali:
The real flex is "JAPADA"

Come back a financially sovereign man.

Anybody that was able to buy $10,000 Nvidia stocks by 2020 would be sitting on at least $2.5 million dollars today.

You come back to Nigeria and invest it in treasury bills it will pay you $35,000 every month.

Thats approx 40 million Naira every month in Nigeria.

Why the hell do you need to JAPA and leave in another mans land forever ??

People JAPA for a variety of reasons…we Africans are forever thinking of survival and money. There are other things to life too.

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Re: JAPA; The Global Illusionary Search For A Better Life & Economic Opportunities? by tesseract: 9:10pm On Jun 26

malali:
The real flex is "JAPADA"

Come back a financially sovereign man.

Anybody that was able to buy $10,000 Nvidia stocks by 2020 would be sitting on at least $2.5 million dollars today.

You come back to Nigeria and invest it in treasury bills it will pay you $35,000 every month.

Thats approx 40 million Naira every month in Nigeria.

Why the hell do you need to JAPA and leave in another mans land forever ??

Then you get kidnapped and have to pay a ransom of 100m from the money. ...🤣🤣🤣🤣

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