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Feygbe:
Hello Staronthemoon. Welcome here. Please can you share on living in Ottawa especially with regards to the bolded.

I am currently living in Ottawa. It is a great place to live, especially for families. Average wages are higher than in other cities and housing is more affordable than Toronto and Vancouver. There are a lot job opportunities in Ottawa, specifically in the government and technology sector. The only disadvantage to Ottawa for Nigerians is French. Many jobs in Ottawa require being able to speak both French and English, especially in the public sector. If you are bilingual and have a post-secondary degree, you will easily be able to find a well-paying job. If you can't speak French, finding a job is a lot more difficult but still possible especially if you are skilled in engineering/programming.

SlowlybtSurely:
You are most welcome here. Your wealth of knowledge will be of immense help to us. Please stick around.

I haven't read much about BC. Not many people go there. How was it living there? Is it as expensive as people make it out to be? Are there job opportunities?

Vancouver is expensive. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $2000. The average rent in cities outside of Vancouver in the lower mainland are more affordable but they are typically higher than what can be found in towns/cities in the prairies (Alberta, Saskatchewan & Manitoba) and Atlantic provinces (New Brunswick, PEI & Nova Scotia). Many people commute from the surrounding areas to Vancouver for work. There are job opportunities in BC but not as much as Ontario(specifically Toronto & Ottawa) and Alberta for English speakers. Additionally, salaries tend to be a little lower in BC than other provinces.

The weather in BC is not as extreme. The coldest it ever got when I was living in South Western BC was -10°C. It hardly ever snows either. There aren't as many black people per population in BC compared to the prairies, Ontario and Quebec so it is easier to feel homesick.

Hello Everyone.

I recently just found this thread. I have lived in BC, Manitoba and Ontario so if you have any questions relating to those provinces, I may be able to answer them.