This question is not a mistake.

Why is Nigeria such a terrible country?

I actually found this question on Quora, and it was even asked by a non-Nigerian.

Interesting, right?

So, I got thinking.

Is Nigeria really a terrible country?
What are the things that make Nigeria a terrible country?
How can I succeed even in this "terrible" country?
What can I do to make Nigeria better?

So, is Nigeria really a terrible country?

Of course, for someone to ask this question, it means they already have a belief of what it means to be terrible. Sadly, Nigeria falls into the definitions of the word "terrible". Nigeria is dreadful and unpleasant. The country causes fear and alarm.

Many Nigerians wake up every day, moving through the day looking over their shoulders.
Many Nigerians wake up every day with nothing to eat.
Many Nigerian graduates are out there seeking employment to no avail.
Nigeria is "blessed" with many bad roads.
Social amenities in Nigeria are nothing to write home about.
Education in Nigeria seems to keep deteriorating. It is no wonder our politicians keep sending their children abroad to school.

But why exactly is Nigeria such a terrible country?

1. Ethnic Bigotry and Tribalism
Nigeria is blessed with a multitude of tribes and languages. This is a good heritage, but Nigerians have made it a source of hatred. Even right here on Nairaland, we see this every day. Innocent posts become battlegrounds for various tribes. Until we come together to see Nigeria as one, it will remain a terrible country. Unless, of course, it gets divided.

2. Religious Bigotry
This is closely related to ethnic bigotry. Nigerians majorly practise two major religions - Christianity and Islam. These two religions seem not to get along with each other in the country, with religious leaders sometimes planting seeds of hatred towards other religions. It does not seem that either Christianity or Islam is leaving Nigeria anytime soon. So, Nigerians need to accept that fact, and learn to leave together peacefully.

3. Corruption and Greed
Corruption exists at all levels. Both politicians and regular citizens can be corrupt. However, that of the politicians and other leaders are more pronounced because they usually "steal" in huge amounts. Our politicians embezzle money huge enough to have great positive impacts on Nigeria. This leaves Nigeria in problems. Regular Nigerians also get greedy and scam one another. Some Nigerians even go as far as scamming people abroad. No wonder some people outside Nigeria now generally see Nigerians as scammers. By the way, here's the best "Nigerian Prince" Email scam in the world. It's pretty interesting.

NOTE: You can still make it and succeed in Nigeria, even in this state. There are people who keep succeeding. The problem is that Nigerians keep looking for quick money through illegitimate means when there are many legitimate businesses that can thrive here.You can even go ahead and start an online business in Nigeria. Remember that online businesses overcome the barrier of location. All you have to do is follow these business success tips.

Read the full answer to the question "Why Is Nigeria Such A Terrible Country?" here:
https://www.nigerianindex.com/why-is-nigeria-such-a-terrible-country/

Cc:
Lalasticlala
Seun
Dominique
Mynd44

beejayvince:
This question is not a mistake.

Why is Nigeria such a terrible country?

I actually found this question on Quora, and it was even asked by a non-Nigerian.

Interesting, right?

So, I got thinking.

Is Nigeria really a terrible country?
What are the things that make Nigeria a terrible country?
How can I succeed even in this "terrible" country?
What can I do to make Nigeria better?

So, is Nigeria really a terrible country?

Of course, for someone to ask this question, it means they already have a belief of what it means to be terrible. Sadly, Nigeria falls into the definitions of the word "terrible". Nigeria is dreadful and unpleasant. The country causes fear and alarm.

Many Nigerians wake up every day, moving through the day looking over their shoulders.
Many Nigerians wake up every day with nothing to eat.
Many Nigerian graduates are out there seeking employment to no avail.
Nigeria is "blessed" with many bad roads.
Social amenities in Nigeria are nothing to write home about.
Education in Nigeria seems to keep deteriorating. It is no wonder our politicians keep sending their children abroad to school.

But why exactly is Nigeria such a terrible country?

1. Ethnic Bigotry and Tribalism
Nigeria is blessed with a multitude of tribes and languages. This is a good heritage, but Nigerians have made it a source of hatred. Even right here on Nairaland, we see this every day. Innocent posts become battlegrounds for various tribes. Until we come together to see Nigeria as one, it will remain a terrible country. Unless, of course, it gets divided.

2. Religious Bigotry
This is closely related to ethnic bigotry. Nigerians majorly practise two major religions - Christianity and Islam. These two religions seem not to get along with each other in the country, with religious leaders sometimes planting seeds of hatred towards other religions. It does not seem that either Christianity or Islam is leaving Nigeria anytime soon. So, Nigerians need to accept that fact, and learn to leave together peacefully.

3. Corruption and Greed
Corruption exists at all levels. Both politicians and regular citizens can be corrupt. However, that of the politicians and other leaders are more pronounced because they usually "steal" in huge amounts. Our politicians embezzle money huge enough to have great positive impacts on Nigeria. This leaves Nigeria in problems. Regular Nigerians also get greedy and scam one another. Some Nigerians even go as far as scamming people abroad. No wonder some people outside Nigeria now generally see Nigerians as scammers. By the way, here's the best "Nigerian Prince" Email scam in the world. It's pretty interesting.

NOTE: You can still make it and succeed in Nigeria, even in this state. There are people who keep succeeding. The problem is that Nigerians keep looking for quick money through illegitimate means when there are many legitimate businesses that can thrive here.You can even go ahead and start an online business in Nigeria. Remember that online businesses overcome the barrier of location. All you have to do is follow these business success tips.

Read the full answer to the question "Why Is Nigeria Such A Terrible Country?" here:
https://www.nigerianindex.com/why-is-nigeria-such-a-terrible-country/

Cc:
Lalasticlala
Seun
Dominique
Mynd44

cos you too lazy to do anything about it

OP what have you been doing to make changes around you every one just want to complain. Do the little you can, Nigeria youth are one of the most ignorant in the world. when some are campaigning for Biafra some are making illicit wealth get your voters card no one would do that. be an active citizen someone would say how does that fill my bank account same people would come back only to start ranting.

the selfish unfortunate leaders we have been having in this country cause all those disaster