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Is It Better To Study Abroad Or Do A Master’s In Nigeria? by TobiNaija(op): 4:45pm On Jul 03*

Five years ago, I would’ve said, “Study abroad, no question.”

Today, I think the better question is: What kind of life do you want after your master’s?

If your goal is to build an international career, studying abroad can make sense because of the networking opportunities, research facilities, and, in some countries, post-study work visas.

If your career is rooted in Nigeria, however, a local master’s can be a smarter financial decision. You avoid taking on significant debt, stay close to your professional network, and can invest the money you save in certifications or building practical experience.

The biggest mistake I see people make is borrowing a huge amount of money for a master’s abroad without a clear plan for how it will improve their career.

I recently put together a more detailed comparison, including stories from Nigerians who’ve taken both paths and the trade-offs they wish they’d known beforehand: https://feedcover.com/s/V5zvbbo

If you’ve done your master’s in Nigeria or abroad, what would you advise someone making this decision today?

Re: Is It Better To Study Abroad Or Do A Master’s In Nigeria? by Amotolongbo(f): 5:49pm On Jul 03

What I would like to say is that if you want to limit your career and chances in life to your locality and nation, study in Nigeria.
If you like exploring and would like to broaden your chances and career, go for the international masters abroad.

P.S: I’m not talking about those that went for their international masters for the sole aim to japa and wouldn’t mind living their entire life on the menial jobs they got even after permanent residency

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Re: Is It Better To Study Abroad Or Do A Master’s In Nigeria? by ahmedio2017(m): 6:46pm On Jul 03

Amotolongbo:
What I would like to say is that if you want to limit your career and chances in life to your locality and nation, study in Nigeria.
If you like exploring and would like to broaden your chances and career, go for the international masters abroad.

P.S: I’m not talking about those that went for their international masters for the sole aim to japa and wouldn’t mind living their entire life on the menial jobs they got even after permanent residency

Dey play, op it is better for you to stay in Nigeria ooo, no where is safe, there is money here in Nigeria. just be patient engage in doing something and it will grow in no time.... Let's all work together and make this country great....

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Re: Is It Better To Study Abroad Or Do A Master’s In Nigeria? by Amotolongbo(f): 7:04pm On Jul 03

ahmedio2017:
Dey play, op it is better for you to stay in Nigeria ooo, no where is safe, there is money here in Nigeria. just be patient engage in doing something and it will grow in no time.... Let's all work together and make this country great....

Dey fight!
How many of your most successful politicians, businessmen and career achievers limited their studies to Nigeria?

Re: Is It Better To Study Abroad Or Do A Master’s In Nigeria? by ahmedio2017(m): 8:40pm On Jul 03

Amotolongbo:
Dey fight!
How many of your most successful politicians, businessmen and career achievers limited their studies to Nigeria?

Most successful business man in Africa Dangote, Fayose, peter obi just to mention few,

Re: Is It Better To Study Abroad Or Do A Master’s In Nigeria? by Amotolongbo(f): 8:45pm On Jul 03

ahmedio2017:
Most successful business man in Africa Dangote, Fayose, peter obi just to mention few,

Dangote studied outside Nigeria.

How did Fayose and Peter Obi enter the most successful businessmen discussion?

Re: Is It Better To Study Abroad Or Do A Master’s In Nigeria? by ahmedio2017(m): 9:21pm On Jul 03

Amotolongbo:
Dangote studied outside Nigeria.

How did Fayose and Peter Obi enter the most successful businessmen discussion?

Lolz check your question again

Re: Is It Better To Study Abroad Or Do A Master’s In Nigeria? by TobiNaija(op): 11:17pm On Jul 03

ahmedio2017:
Dey play, op it is better for you to stay in Nigeria ooo, no where is safe, there is money here in Nigeria. just be patient engage in doing something and it will grow in no time.... Let's all work together and make this country great....

Thanks

Re: Is It Better To Study Abroad Or Do A Master’s In Nigeria? by LordIsaac(m): 12:32am On Jul 04

The greater question is, why do you want to Master the subject?

Re: Is It Better To Study Abroad Or Do A Master’s In Nigeria? by TobiNaija(op): 4:54pm On Jul 06

LordIsaac:
The greater question is, why do you want to Master the subject?

Some people use masters as an opportunity to gain more exposure

Re: Is It Better To Study Abroad Or Do A Master’s In Nigeria? by TobiNaija(op): 4:54pm On Jul 06

Amotolongbo:
What I would like to say is that if you want to limit your career and chances in life to your locality and nation, study in Nigeria.
If you like exploring and would like to broaden your chances and career, go for the international masters abroad.

P.S: I’m not talking about those that went for their international masters for the sole aim to japa and wouldn’t mind living their entire life on the menial jobs they got even after permanent residency

Fair enough

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