Bouncingbabyboy:
with that 20m they will be 8th class citizen in the west..... I no fit carry 20m go waste for another country where monthly rent is above 2m

you should try to ask questions from people that have been there first before your conclusions, what makes them 8th class citizens? Food security plenty, water boku, roads excess, children's education secured, security of life and property assured, justice system miles ahead. Which one are you enjoying in this Nigeria now as "first class" citizen?
Are you aware that even animals there have better outcomes that an average Nigerian. currently?
Rent is over 2 million? ask the question : what percent of income goes to rent compared to here, same for food etc and you will learn a lot. That is how you make an informed decision

BABANGBALI:
you gbo French or you gbo German?

yes mi gbo french.

LucemFerre:
Omo but, na so japa don hard wey 18mil no go do? O boi eh

dollar is almost 1600 naira today. That’s why it’s not enough.

Lovit:
Oga invest your N18m here and grow bigger, the grass isn't always greener out there

People like you say this don’t have the money, you also don’t know Jack about business.

If multinational companies that have been in Nigeria for more than 30 years shut down and leave Nigeria, who are you ?


Go sit down somewhere abeg.

Empresa:
Make sure you have a skill in demand before you relocate, else you will wish you never moved an inch

He has a skill. He is a software designer ( UX) but 99% of the people that have commented probably don’t know anything about it and that’s quite shocking. They completely ignored that part sef.

Bokajimike:
Hello Nairaland,

I am seeking advice on relocating to either Germany or Canada at the beginning of next year. I currently work remotely as the sole UI/UX designer for a tech company in Nigeria. I am married and in my late 20s. The idea of relocating has been on my mind for a few months now, and I have seriously been considering leaving the country. I hold a degree in Electrical Engineering.

A friend suggested that I could move through a study program, but I am not sure if I can focus on academics at the moment. I am keen to hear how others have successfully and legitimately relocated. My wife is insistent that I shouldn’t leave the country without her, so I am planning for both of us to move together.

I would appreciate any advice on how to proceed with relocating to either Germany or Canada. If you prefer to share detailed information privately, my email is in my signature.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Hello bro,

I just want to learn a few things about your career as a UI/UX Designer. How long have you been a designer? Did you make your money for this planned relocation from UI/UX Design?

Asking cos I am also a UI/UX Designer working at 2 different Nigerian startups for 2 years now, and I have been thinking if it's the combine 450k I make from both jobs I go use marry? Planning on pivoting cos it's not really encouraging for 2 years now working as a UI/UX Designer and seeing your post makes mw want to learn how I can make more, that is if you made your money from UI/UX Design

Bokajimike:
Hello Nairaland,

I am seeking advice on relocating to either Germany or Canada at the beginning of next year. I currently work remotely as the sole UI/UX designer for a tech company in Nigeria. I am married and in my late 20s. The idea of relocating has been on my mind for a few months now, and I have seriously been considering leaving the country. I hold a degree in Electrical Engineering.

A friend suggested that I could move through a study program, but I am not sure if I can focus on academics at the moment. I am keen to hear how others have successfully and legitimately relocated. My wife is insistent that I shouldn’t leave the country without her, so I am planning for both of us to move together.

I would appreciate any advice on how to proceed with relocating to either Germany or Canada. If you prefer to share detailed information privately, my email is in my signature.

Thank you in advance for your help.

OP, you have a skill that can fetch you job anywhere in the world…

But unfortunately, 99% of the people that commented here don’t know anything about UI/UX. That’s why they completely ignored that.


Take this your question to Twitter and you will get a better tailored response that suite your skill, that is UI/UX. You can actually get a job with that skill in Germany.

Metrofox:


you should try to ask questions from people that have been there first before your conclusions, what makes them 8th class citizens? Food security plenty, water boku, roads excess, children's education secured, security of life and property assured, justice system miles ahead. Which one are you enjoying in this Nigeria now as "first class" citizen?
Are you aware that even animals there have better outcomes that an average Nigerian. currently?
Rent is over 2 million? ask the question : [b]what percent of income goes to rent compared [/b]to here, same for food etc and you will learn a lot. That is how you make an informed decision

You get it wrong bro. 50% of monthly income goes to rent.
Food is nothing as it's not expensive.

But rent takes a large chunk off.. Then monthly income tax of 20% and council tax,then bills like gas, electricity and TV.

If u earn 2k monthly which is what most people earn... U take tax u get like 1600,u take rent of 700 that's if u stay outside London. U take council tax, u take others then at th end u get maybe 700 pounds.

Its the recent exchange rate that made abroad now attractive. But if u earn 1m in Nigeria then it's better compare to.

Why did I say so... Unless u get COS or work visa direct from Nigeria but any means u are using to come like educate will take u 45m to 50m

CapitalBank:


He has a skill. He is a software designer ( UX) but 99% of the people that have commented probably don’t know anything about it and that’s quite shocking. They completely ignored that part sef.

Calm down bro. Come here you u will see guys with software skills with MSC that haven't gotten an interview for years.

A friend of mine we both work as security... He finished with good grade have a software two years experience in machine learning and bagged an Msc in same field but no interview yet upon numerous applications.

If he want to try with his experience then he can apply for jobs from Nigeria here. Then when employed they give him sponsorship to come.
Or
He can come through school which in first place 18m won't scale through 18m is just 8k pounds

Bokajimike:
Hello Nairaland,

I am seeking advice on relocating to either Germany or Canada at the beginning of next year. I currently work remotely as the sole UI/UX designer for a tech company in Nigeria. I am married and in my late 20s. The idea of relocating has been on my mind for a few months now, and I have seriously been considering leaving the country. I hold a degree in Electrical Engineering.

A friend suggested that I could move through a study program, but I am not sure if I can focus on academics at the moment. I am keen to hear how others have successfully and legitimately relocated. My wife is insistent that I shouldn’t leave the country without her, so I am planning for both of us to move together.

I would appreciate any advice on how to proceed with relocating to either Germany or Canada. If you prefer to share detailed information privately, my email is in my signature.

Thank you in advance for your help.

I live in Germany. with your UI/UX skills, you can comfortably get a job in Germany from Nigeria .
With that you can apply for a blue card which takes way less than three months to process so far your job contract offers you more than 48k euro yearly.

In my own case, I came as a student for masters. But dropped out and got a blue card job in IT as a cloud administrator using my Nigerian degree. With that I changed my residence.

But now it’s easy to just apply for the IT jobs from Nigeria. And note your English is sufficient to get you an IT job over here.

My brother don't mind any criticism about UK. Come to UK, your wife as the student and you will get a good work.
I am also Electrical Engineer like you, though came in 2022 as a student and after graduating, it takes me only 2 months to get a well paying job. Electrical Engineer here in the UK is a shortage occupation and they are in dare need of it that if you have enough experience with God's Grace.
UK might be an easier route for you because you can't say what will happen in the Nigeria, I left when £1 is 700 and now it's about 2050.
I never regret leaving the country. Move and you will thank God for it.

Go to English speaking country. U will have language problem in Germany.

Have you considered Australia? Try and make some research on Australia which can be through various path.

Bokajimike:
Hello Nairaland,

I am seeking advice on relocating to either Germany or Canada at the beginning of next year. I currently work remotely as the sole UI/UX designer for a tech company in Nigeria. I am married and in my late 20s. The idea of relocating has been on my mind for a few months now, and I have seriously been considering leaving the country. I hold a degree in Electrical Engineering.

A friend suggested that I could move through a study program, but I am not sure if I can focus on academics at the moment. I am keen to hear how others have successfully and legitimately relocated. My wife is insistent that I shouldn’t leave the country without her, so I am planning for both of us to move together.

I would appreciate any advice on how to proceed with relocating to either Germany or Canada. If you prefer to share detailed information privately, my email is in my signature.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Bokajimike:
Hello Nairaland,

I am seeking advice on relocating to either Germany or Canada at the beginning of next year. I currently work remotely as the sole UI/UX designer for a tech company in Nigeria. I am married and in my late 20s. The idea of relocating has been on my mind for a few months now, and I have seriously been considering leaving the country. I hold a degree in Electrical Engineering.

A friend suggested that I could move through a study program, but I am not sure if I can focus on academics at the moment. I am keen to hear how others have successfully and legitimately relocated. My wife is insistent that I shouldn’t leave the country without her, so I am planning for both of us to move together.

I would appreciate any advice on how to proceed with relocating to either Germany or Canada. If you prefer to share detailed information privately, my email is in my signature.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Go for an MSc in tech in Estonia and then cross to Ireland, later. You would love it.

You could even be lucky to get a very good tech job back in Estonia.

Can 18meter do all the processes?

Give me that box and I'll be remitting 20percent monthly and after one year, the 18m initial will be handed over to you

PrincessJr:
which of the content creators?

bornblackgifty and proudly Yoruba/German girl.

CapitalBank:


He has a skill. He is a software designer ( UX) but 99% of the people that have commented probably don’t know anything about it and that’s quite shocking. They completely ignored that part sef.

ok, but it must be in demand else he will go through a whole lot.

As a video editor, it was easier for me to settle down in Barcelona because producers needed an editor who can proof read English translation and do English contents. Na so I take penetrate and settled down within 6 months.

I know what am saying, his skill must be in high demand because there's competition everywhere else he will wish he never moved in the first place.

BabaDelta1:


This is totally not correct. What part of Canada are you? In my province, people have 2-4 jobs and reject shifts at will. You may be out of job if you are in places like Ontario, BC etc. Na you dey find big man area to settle in. Strategize before leaving Nigeria, I will recommend you go for hard to find skilled jobs like healthcare etc and go to a province where they need people. Na you go tire for work

What province is that please?

Desusi:

I lived in Germany for years. Surely its not the best place to study in view of their racial discrimination lifestyles. Why not try Netherlands, home from home to foreigners. With your #18million you would live like a king.At the end of your course you can choose to be a permanent citizen. Its allowed. I studied at schipol airport in 1986. Try Netherlands and thank me later.Good luck brother.

I want to investigate this, i’m a recent graduate with 20m+ but idk how feasible canada is for masters

ednut1:
Do not come to Canada as a student , that money will only take you to a mushroom college. You or your wife should go learn French and do canada express entry PR

Please what is the meaning of the PR ....

kasany:
Please what is the meaning of the PR ....

permanent residency

Now is a great time to consider relocating to Canada through the Permanent Residency route. It requires patience and the right information; my process took about 15 months.

To maximize points for selection, you and your partner need to take the IELTS exam. IT professionals are in high demand in Canada.

Starting a family in Canada is straightforward. Avoid shortcuts to prevent issues. Considering the current exchange rate, 18 million naira is a tight budget.

Use free Telegram support groups for valuable information without spending money on consultants.

chacoonder:
Even in the midst of plenty, some people will still go empty, such is life. What doesn't work for you may easily work for him. Don't discourage him, let him give it a shot.

Nobody is discouraging anybody. They are telling you to be realistic.

Empresa:
ok, but it must be in demand else he will go through a whole lot.

As a video editor, it was easier for me to settle down in Barcelona because producers needed an editor who can proof read English translation and do English contents. Na so I take penetrate and settled down within 6 months.

I know what am saying, his skill must be in high demand because there's competition everywhere else he will wish he never moved in the first place.

It’s in high demand like website development is in high demand.

CapitalBank:



It’s in high demand like website development is in high demand.

I wish him good luck

Empresa:
ok, but it must be in demand else he will go through a whole lot.

As a video editor, it was easier for me to settle down in Barcelona because producers needed an editor who can proof read English translation and do English contents. Na so I take penetrate and settled down within 6 months.

I know what am saying, his skill must be in high demand because there's competition everywhere else he will wish he never moved in the first place.

Video Editor, Graphic Design, Motion Design, Web Devlopement, Product Design (I.e UX Design as in case of OP) are all in high demand.

BABANGBALI:
I just called your line few minutes ago, yet you didn't pick my calls. I'm gone!

Hey i went 4 exams am sorry,i saw eight missed call 4rm different weird numbers i dont know which is yours,just one which is even going through but saying its busy but the rest arent even going through at all

Bokajimike:


Thanks man. I guess the study route is out of my options now. any suggestions for alternative methods to move to Germany or Canada ?

For Germany, There is Opportunity card. But still the waiting period for appointment is about 1 year or more.

And you need about 12,000€ as a block account deposited in a German bank.

Which you would have about 900€ every month from it

westside365:
You just dey talk blar blar blar. To get a temporary residence permit in Germany it's either you get married to German citizen or European citizen living in Germany or you get a child from a German citizen or European citizen living in Germany. And to get those 2 na war, eno easy . . Germany no like blacks.Come Germany you go humble.

But the laws were changed recently and many foreigners were able to naturalise. Also, dual nationality has been approved.

About the bold: nothing good comes easy. Maybe many declined to renounce Nigerian citizenship prior to the change in laws.

P.S. Nobody likes black people. Even black people don't like themselves.

Empresa:
ok, but it must be in demand else he will go through a whole lot.

As a video editor, it was easier for me to settle down in Barcelona because producers needed an editor who can proof read English translation and do English contents. Na so I take penetrate and settled down within 6 months.

I know what am saying, his skill must be in high demand because there's competition everywhere else he will wish he never moved in the first place.

The English language is the greatest gift the British bestowed on Nigeria.