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Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Amonijosh1: 12:19pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
omor, i dey perfect my opportunities and links, make i first japa. after we go talk. with the current government we get so.the story long....mphmmmm |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Akpaamunsi: 12:20pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Helgreenluv: Everybody including peasants claims to be a big man on nairaland. You go and sit your ass down. 1 Like |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by tbliss22(m): 12:23pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
JAPA if you really desire to.... Stay back too if you don't see any need to JAPA... Everyone is free to do whatever they wish!! I have seen those who Jappa with no plans or skills and end up living terrible life over there There are also people who stays back and makes good income monthly (like 700k to #1m) in this same Nigeria. Finally, do whatever suits your desire |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Difrent: 12:24pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
ceejayluv: No I mean like 20% of the population And living in places like ketu alapere in Lagos Or Ososami in Ibadan. Note : I never said electricity was enough....its not enough yet but not as bad as you paint it |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by 77up(m): 12:26pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Your opinion op |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by sukkot: 12:27pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Jayhome24:lol is that a true story and did any of them have any special skills before they japa ? |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Originalsly: 12:27pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
I respect your view ... agree with some ... disagree with some and on the fence with the rest. In these times I would not support one to japa to live illegally in a "better country" .... especially if he doesn't have a skill that's in demand. I support the point that the problem is the FG ... and the youths should come together to vote in a government that will improve conditions. I agree with culture ... our culture of community but when we go abroad it's each on his own. And it is true that people live on their own ... die.. and no one knows until the stench sounds the alarm. Four of my customers and one co worker died this way... all in apartment buildings where neighbour's are on the other side of the wall ... above and below. One the body decomposed and the tenant below complained to the super ( person who maintains the building) that bugs were in her light shade. Wasn't bugs... was maggots from the decomposing body in the apartment above. Another one complained of paint from the apartment above leaked down and stained her door. It was blood... tenant OD"d ... fell busted his head ... been dead. She moved out immediately. Third went home from work a Saturday... closed the door.. two steps in ... dropped dead from heart attack ... doesn't show up nor call on Monday ... verrry unlike her ... same Tuesday ... supervisor called the Police to do a wellness check... dead. Asthma attack next one... dead and began to smell. These are all people I know.... in my work area only .. just to show how common it is. I also agree with raising kids ... especially with the gay agenda now in schools and the laws passed to support it. It may sound ridiculous... but it is the reality. I disagree with the insecurity. We need to put things in perspective .... every day I can hear on the news about shootings in NYC ... a man was shot in the Bronx ... two were shot in Brooklyn ... one was stabbed in Manhattan. These were incidents in which the Police responded and they respond to almost everything. On hearing this one believes the city is unsafe. What if Police respond the same in Lagos ... and the incidents are aired? I guess we will have a different view. As someone who live in "high crime area" and work in another high crime area ... one of the last thing on people's mind is being robbed or shot.... not saying there is no robbery or rape or burglary. Insecurity is not a problem compared to Nigeria. Some places in the US are known war zones...we just avoid them. However ... I would advise anyone to get a visa ... go to visit ... go with a business mind as well to return with stuff to sell to cover your expenses ...and you will be in a better position to make a decision to go or to stay. 2 Likes |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by stone350(m): 12:28pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
All these ones na play shaa.. If u have the means to go, do it without looking back |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by UnfairLife7(m): 12:29pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
vacanci:Go and sit down oga. if your country good Nigerians won't be leaving. allow people to japa in peace abeg you can never compare naija to US or Canada. 98% of Nigerians are willing to japa if they have the opportunity. your prayer points in Nigeria is their reality over there |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by CatchMeIfUCanMO: 12:31pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Available9: You are just a frustr ated entity with crab mentality. Even here in Nigeria, you are still not making it so you dey find those wey go join you in your non sense. As long as you enter there legally and you have skills i.e something to offer, it won't take you time to fit in and get employed unlike here. Do you know how many Nigerian graduates with skills roaming the streets unemployed? Do you know the impact of the economy on those that managed to start their own businesses/startup? Before you open your mouth waah, I hope you know Nigeria's unemployment rate? First of all, go find food chop make you no for get energy reason well, I'm sure you're dealing with hunger like this but na people's personal travel/migration decision be your problem. |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by abidot(m): 12:35pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
6.) No Racism: Truth remains that after you Japa, you and your family will at one point experience both subtle and harsh discrimination based on your skin color or accent and you will never integrate into the Western society not even in a million years. Black Americans that japaed 400yrs ahead of you are yet to be fully integrated and accepted, I don't know who is motivating you that you will be accepted fully or that your own case will be different.[b][/b] Isn't there tribalism in Nigeria? So what's the difference? |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by UnfairLife7(m): 12:38pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Available9:wetin be naija unemployment statistics compare to US and Canada? wetin be naija level of poverty compare to these countries? some of una no just get xense |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Maobichek: 12:39pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Available9: Good day, i want to ask you a question, how many people are earning 500k here as you opined? I have a relative who pays 800 Pounds on monthly basis as rent after other bills but the same person also send 1.5/1.7 million Naira every month for his building project here. You know that there holiday today and tomorrow in the UK but someone told me yesterday that she will make x5 of her earning in 2 days just because she will work today and tomorrow. If anyone has any genuine opportunity, let the person travel ok; most of our politicians have houses there and are training their children there. Let me burst your brain, a master degree holder here is not equal to a high school leaver in the UK. Some of us here have friends/relatives over there and we know what is on the ground. Finally, is there any footballer playing here that is as rich as a LGA chairman? But footballers overthere are richer than politicians. Please don't blame the masses for brain drain in Nigeria, Government officials should be blame, thank you. |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Ayinde2000: 12:43pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
If you check the werey behind this account I can bet with my left testicle that he is outside Nigeria ![]() God go help them dem go get money set up businesses and live the good life while giving the remaining fools bad advice. 1 Like |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by IfnobeGod20: 12:45pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
1.) It's More Easier To Be A Dollar Millionaire/Billionaire In Nigeria: You forgot to add that those making it into millionaire and billionaire list are those with chains of businesses across board and not salary earners or petty business owners. Same way many of their millionaires and billionaires have no traceable business outside their domain. Let me be precise, they don't have business in Africa, except in America, Europe and Asia. So the issue of millionaire or billionaire is not a function of location but a function of hardwork and thinking out of the box. The Dangote's name that featured in forbe didn't feature there because he has only business in Nigeria but his chains of businesses across board. 2.) African Communal Living: That was olden days and not now that very many members of a family or community are finding it hard to eat and to meet the daily needs. Yes, olden days, members of the family or community rally round their people in need but today they go into hiding because the load on them is unbearable and they would not want to heap more on themselves because of another person's issue. I have catalogue of examples to buttress this and this is largely due to economy reality. 3.) There Is More Insecurity Abroad: Is there any place there is no insecurity. Just the same way there is insecurity in the far north of Nigeria that sleeping with two eyes closed is impossible for the inhabitants of these places. There is also financial insecurity that has dealt upper blow on over 60% of the citizenry in Nigeria. As such, in the months to come there is probability that the insecurity would be more if the economy doesn't changed. Because the reality on ground is a time bomb. 4.) Easy Access To Natural Foods: You're right here. 5.) Favourable Weather Condition Throughout The Year: You're also correct here. 6.) No Racism: The episode of racism in Nigeria is even more higher than any racist act anywhere in the world as at today. We are now experiencing what almost consumed Rwanda. We now see tribe racist again tribe in the same country, Nigeria. You see religion racist against religion in the same country, Nigeria. Every tribes are suspicious of others. Yoruba doesn't love Igbo. Igbo doesn't love Yoruba. Yoruba doesn't love Hausa. Hausa doesn't love Itsekiri. Tribal fight is now prevalent everywhere and in every forums you entered. What can be called racism if not all these. The only black country that racist themselves because of the tribe and religion they belong. 7.) Nigeria Better On Raising Cultured Kids: That was olden days. Children of nowadays are the must uncultured set I have ever seen. No respect. No reverence. No cultural value any more. Abi no be same country you see youths throwing insults at their elders with contrary political ideology. When you see OBJ, Pa. Adebanjo, Soyinka, Clark, Jonathan, Tinubu, Buhari, Bode George and many you can ask them. 8.) Nigeria Better On Entertainment And Fun Activities: That is to those that are entertainment freak. There are many that don't give a fork about side attractions but just to make money. 9.) No Weird Or Crazy New Culture: Remember that their new culture does not negatively target people with contrary opinion but to give full right to those want to practice whatever they like. Nobody would arrest or molest you because you refused to be gay or lesbian. Their law is not like shari'a law that also target non-muslims. The negative impact of new cultures is more in Nigeria than abroad, no need hiding behind one finger. 10.) Cost Of Living Is Cheaper: The idea peddling around about the cost of living higher in abroad but cheaper in Nigeria is something I don't always buy. Until we sit down and ask ourselves the comparative advantage derived in each places and what is the minimum wage in comparison to cost of living in both. There are hundreds of Nigerians that their take home cannot even buy a bag of rice, lest they buy any other items. Some rentage now, that is a self contain is almost #300,000 to #500,000, depending on places. Tell me how would someone earning #30,000 cope? The cost of goods and services are skyrocketing everyday in Nigeria. If you buy good for #10 today after three days, the price would have gone to #20 and non stop as the days goes by. The cost of living was fairer before but not now in Nigeria because of bad policies of our government. In abroad today you can do two jobs in a day that will fetch you good dollars but that can it be said in Nigeria. Your one job of less than #30,000 take home would wary you down that would not even afford you time for your immediate family. This idea of cost of living is higher in abroad and lower in Nigeria should not be said in isolation. All variables must be considered. Their cost of living is higher but they still send millions home to build houses, give gifts to family members and also meet other family and extended family needs, whereas Nigerians find it difficult to send to their wards abroad for ordinary schooling. I know one of my sister's schooling abroad but still have time to do menial job to support her schooling. How many such opportunities available for students in Nigeria, when students will do lecture till 7p.m every day. Please save me this idea of high cost of living in abroad. 11.) No Rat Race Or Extreme Taxation In Nigeria: But with their extreme taxing they still see money to send home while we that are not too taxed can't even feed our immediate family members well more of giving to people around us. I will be glad to live where I would be heavily taxed but still have what to throw around to help people around me. Please whoever want to Japa kindly do so because all the points the OP raised are belated. 2 Likes |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Amonijosh1: 12:50pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
na dem sponsor this post walai, dem wan whine us, no worry. we go reason am |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by planetx: 12:51pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
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Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Gerrard59(m): 12:53pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Available9: Globally, anyone who pays almost half of his/her income on rent is a stoopid person. In Nigeria, people pay bills too, so I don't get the "you will pay bills" aspect. |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Smartguyboy(m): 12:55pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Lovemeharder: 50/50? Nobody will remain in Nigeria nah if the odd is 50/50. Is actually 10/90. Out of 20 people in abroad one 1 will make it the rest are struggling. Suffering and smiling ☺️ you have work but you don’t have savings because of taxes. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by UnfairLife7(m): 12:55pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
planetx:will you compare that to millions of unemployed graduates roaming the streets? 95% of graduates churn out in Nigeria yearly are either unemployed or underemployed your corrupt government has turned Nigerian graduates to Yahoo Yahoo 1 Like |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Gerrard59(m): 12:57pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Jayhome24: What class of visa did they relocate with? UnfairLife7: That person you quoted has lived his life all in the US. Never take such miscreants to be serious people. I am willing to bet he trafficked drugs and got deported. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Piroty: 12:57pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
UnfairLife7: Yes there are jobless people in US and canada or you really think those living on the streets have job,lmao. They also have the issue of underemployment too so there's that 1 Like |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Piroty: 12:58pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
ceejayluv: Yh i get your point actually, it's a pandemic here 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Lifeinlight: 1:00pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Smartguyboy:Anything to make you happy At least they're far better than Nigeria that top the ladder of unemployment and poverty in the world 1 Like |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by COMPAQ(m): 1:00pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
IfnobeGod20: On points 10 and 11, it's relative to your income. If you earn.poor income in Nigeria, which unfortunately most do, then this won't make sense. But if you are one of the lucky few who works in oil industry, banking at Mgr and above, in the big 4 audit firms etc then this is relatable. If you earn N1mln a month net, you'll likely have more disposable income and saving than someone who earns $4k net. I have lived in US and Nigeria and cost of food is cheaper in Nigeria. In US, asides junk and processed microwaveable ready food, proper food is not really cheap. 1 Like |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by ogbonti: 1:00pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Princewill1: I wish I can give you 1,000 likes at once - the bold parts, i have told them more than 100 times here BUT they will soon insult the living day light s out of you --- our people say "A DOG THAT IS DETERMINED TO GET LOST, WILL NEVER LISTEN TO HIS OWNERS WHISTLE - please do nor be frustrated by the negative responses you receive here - you have done God's work telling them the truth - they are from those who are already lost overseas and wish more to destroy their future with that same move of japa - the same AMERICA - Femi Gbajabiamila stole $25k from his client and became a felon and ended his law practice in disgrace to come live in Nigeria? that is an American lawyer ooo - trained in the US - no worry make ona japa, after 40 years in the west, ona go remember this post - enuff said!!!! 1 Like |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Gerrard59(m): 1:01pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
kazyhm: That is not entirely true. Even elite Chinese and Indians migrate to the west. Exchange rate is not the only incentive. I am sure you have never lived abroad. Nigerian in the west are only pretending to be better off than those in Nigeria.....and to perfect the lies.......t[b]hey post their earrings and expenditures in Naira online[/b].........what else can be deceiptful that earnings and spending in dollars but your calculation is in naira..........gross inferiority complex at it peak Only people who failed at economics do the bold. One of my uncle in New York told; when you leave that country (Nigeria) then you'll understand how bad the country is....... meanwhile up till now, he is unable to secure a reasonable career driven job.... That is your uncle's fault. I am sure he migrated on a visit visa rather than via education of American Lottery or standard work visa. Nigerians in the US on standard visas are doing extremely well. You can use his condition to console yourself though, if it makes you happy. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by elonize(m): 1:02pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
U can stay here..no wam.. Ders racism, ders tribalism, corruption here U fit dey work under person n DAT person get d contact to put u in a better job,dem nogo gree help...most of dem here dont want to help u,dey want mk u serve under dem.. 12yrs for abroad n everything done settle for u..u can build a house..but 12yrs here,under d useless system, u never fit buy land not to talk of cement....wen u go abroad n u have a job..dats all Their system work to an extent.here ,most of d tinz dont work.. Abi u nor know say time dey go..😓😒 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Lifeinlight: 1:02pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Piroty:check out the unemployment stat in US and Nigeria and come back Check out the poverty stat in US and Nigeria and come back Check out the illiteracy and out of school children stat in US and Nigeria and come back 1 Like |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Gerrard59(m): 1:04pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Princewell2012: That is not true. Migration is expensive, terribly expensive. Only the middle class can afford it. Why there are fewer wealthy Nigerians residing abroad is because most of them did during their youth. The same thing younger folks are doing presently. The older folks have gotten residency abroad, which is why they can decide to reside in Nigeria. No elite in Nigeria has only the Nigerian passport. The embittered posts reminds of IbeOkehie who said most Nigerians are envious of their diasporan counterparts. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by ogbonti: 1:05pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
jaksmillioniar: in 6 months a citizen > ? which part of your brain is paining you? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by Piroty: 1:06pm On Dec 25, 2023 |
Lifeinlight: I never said it's not more here, it is but i actually prefer if undergraduates don't see jobs as the sole reason for graduating |
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