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Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Nobody: 10:22pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
codemaniacs:you are the one in the dreamland, you think they lay blames abroad? 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by sirhamilton(m): 10:22pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Delivar: 100% 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Nobody: 10:22pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
mayze:conversion rate...I am comparing lives to you..conversion rate...you think everything is about dollars and cents ...okay....i dont calculate what I make here in Naira for it will only get me disgusted at how messed up the nation i love is 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Ugosample(m): 10:23pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
bluefilm: The Chinese system is what we need in Nigeria it's not perfect, but it WILL WORK Nigerians are largely uncivilized animals and to correct that, you need FORCE.... IRON HAND! You mess up in China, you will be messed up thoroughly You mess uo in Nigeria, you beg or bribe your way out of it ![]() So you see, we need iron fist to correct us by force One party state for say 20 years with progressives from across the country (tribe should not realky matter) forcing us to do the right thing A lot of things will be fixed that way 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by naunasabi: 10:23pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
sirhamilton: My brother no mind those people. I have the feelings that someone like the op will ship is family to Canada. ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by mayze: 10:25pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
milehigh06:I understand ur point perfectly..my point is I won't encourage anyone with a goodifferent job to join just that bandwagon of traveling,when u r fine here.not everyone over dia is successful..they r only struggling and trying to make ends meet.but I know a typical Nigerian ll say I ll rather struggle over dia than live a comfortable life here |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Nobody: 10:26pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
mayze: yo..get this through your head,...not all nigerians work in factories..maybe the people you know ...do...but not all.... 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Nobody: 10:26pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
mayze: of course...why would I have a comfortable job and leave that for any country,that is your personal decision..... |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Nobody: 10:28pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
hector: LOL i just dey laugh. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by roomus(m): 10:31pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
The solution to this problem is simple 1. 1 naira = 1 dollar or pound... The one's abroad will rush back ...( Ghana anyone??).. 2. Constant power supply 3. Changing all tertiary institutions to trade school/ business schools (all we need for nw is how to produce or sell) 4. compulsory military service for all 18yr olds ( educated it not) scrap NYSC 5. Compulsory farming for all citizens a week every two months..(jail time for defaulters) 6. Concentrating on other mineral resources ( not just crude oil) 7. New official language ( combining Hausa Ibo Yoruba) taught from kindagarten upwards 8. Federal police, state police, community police 9. Official dresscode to work should be traditional attires 10. Referendum every 31st December to assess performance of leaders..low scores leads to compulsory resignation... 11. Every state must produce and export something.. Naija go better,only if we solve basic problems... these are the ones I could think of.. Then, to answer OP... people must travel for greener pastures..it started from Adam..infact in naija, people travel from state to state just to make it..it's normal, the only problem is that we travel,make it,leave the problems behind without bringing back solutions 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Nobody: 10:34pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Spygadgets19: but that is what they tell themselves when they see the reality of life abroad. many americans are poor https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41930107 41 million people of the US population are living in poverty |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by bluefilm: 10:39pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Ugosample: You are so right. Nigerians need to be "forced" to act right. Left on their own to do whatever they feel is right, they will definitely destroy the country in a heartbeat with their corrupt mindset and extremely disgusting mentality before they jump on the next available flight to jand. I swear. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Mizwisdom(f): 10:40pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
NONNYG: Please don't come back, remain there but I have a question, why haven't you moved on? |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Nobody: 10:41pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Spygadgets19: Not only the rich are comfortable, there are many confortable nigerians who are not rich but in developed countries, many things are not free, i know for instance in the US if you dont have health insurance, you are done for. not all society are perfect but my observation is that Nigeria are obsessed with the free loans even though it comes with high interest, the credit cards and mortgages, i wonder if they are not creating the debt trap for them and their children. 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by sirhamilton(m): 10:44pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
thebosstrevor: Wrong! Where do you guys get this information from sef? 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Nobody: 10:44pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
milehigh06: another trash talking. another assumption. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by bluefilm: 10:44pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
milehigh06: Are you kidneying me? Haven't you heard that the average Nigerian has an IQ that is below 90. In summary, that is euphemism for saying that lots and lots of Nigerians are just dullards. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Nobody: 10:45pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
thebosstrevor: Police Harassment ?? Maybe in the USA but definitely not here in the UK, Tribalism no but racism yes (but far lesser than the level of tribalism in Nigeria), Violence No, except you are into Cult or gangster shit. In summary, leaving Nigeria is one of the best decisions ever made lol 5 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by ShugaFly(m): 10:46pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
All na By Grace! 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by mayze: 10:49pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
sirhamilton:Try and get my point.most Nigerians leave a good job and settle for less over dia ,work extra hours and the money is just to sustain emselves(while some people I know r doing perfectly well dia).traveling out doesn't mean u r better off than people here...people should plan before travelling..it's not that smooth over dia too.if u doing fine here,take ur time and go on vacation there.an average Nigerian from the comments have been seeing think u r successful once u r out of here and start converting dollar they r making there to naira we r spending here. 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Ugosample(m): 10:51pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
bluefilm: you see my point |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by sirhamilton(m): 10:55pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
mayze: One thing we fail to realize is success doesn't happen overnight. Living In the United States doesn't make you rich. I know poor American citizens. To me, the difference between these two countries is that hard work pays better in the US. Anyone in US will tell you same thing. 5 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Mizwisdom(f): 10:56pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
OP, many pips have slave mentality here another problem is laziness 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by sweetilicious(f): 10:57pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
thebosstrevor:I want to leave.I use to have this mindset.I need a working system where opportunities will abound for my future children.I want to leave Nigeria but to come back with possibilities. |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by havilla(f): 11:13pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
I can’t live abroad for one simple reason, the western world truly depresses me I don’t know why, it just feels like am not meant to be there after a short period of time ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by IBvoss(m): 11:13pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
ApexTitan: There's a good difference between immigrants and foreign visitors. Immigrants travel with the aim of permanent settlement or at least, a stay much longer than that permitted by an immigration service. Foreign visitors are students, tourists and working individuals, who all possess the required visas and permits. Those who travel out with the aim of migrating, are typically deemed as 'suffering Nigerians who work brown collar jobs'. That is simply the plain truth. Those who migrate either illegally, or legally through some lottery, protection services, and others are condemned to the lowest stratum of the society they migrate to. Anyone who says otherwise is a liar! Of course, they are always exceptions to every rule but those exceptions are very rare and occupying a minimal percentage of these sets of migrants. Leaving home is not always the best option. As they say, there's no better place than home. Even though individuals may have good reasons for migrating, I don't agree that it's the best choice. Nigeria as a developing nation with immense future prospects is a land filled with opportunity if you know where, and how to look. Those who eventually migrate, are always at the lowest of the low, stuck working brown collar jobs. Even if you have some form of professional qualification, do you really think that employers would choose you and your qualification from a backwater location (as they view it) over their homebred citizens? (Incredibly outstanding qualifications are an exception to this.) Although there are some who manage to find a better place in that society after tremendous effort and/or bountiful luck, it would always remain the truth that they are outcasts. They have no heritage there, no history and ultimately, there would be no belonging. Even though some of the immigrants migrate because of the chaotic atmosphere in Nigeria and its seemingly bleak future; wanting a better environment for their future generations, it's not so easy to be indoctrinated into a foreign society. Your history as an immigrant will forever be a mark that limits you and allows for easy segregation in many areas of that society, especially when it comes to political positions. Now, mentioning those select immigrants who end up successful, a fact often overlooked is that those few successful migrants would have probably been as successful or likely even more successful if they stayed in their native country and put in the same amount of effort that made them successful in that foreign country. They would find it much less difficult in their native country than it was in a foreign country. I also see that the Chinese are being mentioned in this thread, but has any of you ever met a Chinese individual who told you he/she is here because they love the Nigerian country and seek to be a Nigerian citizen? The Chinese are only here to take advantage of the opportunities in Nigeria, the same opportunities these migrating individuals are throwing away, in search of 'greener pastures'. It's actually quite the reverse if you look at it like this: The Chinese leave their highly developed native lands, which have minimal opportunities for grasps and high levels of competition, to a developing third world country like Nigeria, which has abundant opportunities for them to exploit. Yet, the natives of this country overflowing with opportunities, are so eager to leave their country in search of an illusive 'greener pasture' which is in reality, a foreign land filled with minimal opportunities and an intense level of competition among its own indigenous citizens, not to mention foreign immigrants. And lastly, there are those set of toxic migrants who are mostly the bearers of the bad reputation that precedes migration and overseas travel in Nigeria. These individuals are mostly illegal immigrants and their reason for migrating to a foreign land is all money-oriented, with the poor economy of Nigeria playing a big role. Due to bad situation of the Nigerian economy and the ever decreasing value of its currency, these set of individuals all have the ridiculous thought of migrating to a foreign country for the sole sake of that country's currency and its value. They believe that, if they can find a job (no matter what it is or how low it is) in a foreign country and save enough of an amount, they can return to their native land and retire in immense wealth and splendour, after converting the little amount they earned into the increasingly worthless currency of their native land. Their now acquired wealth, in turn, motivates other individuals lamenting the perceived poor state of the country, and their miserable lives and pockets, to migrate to a foreign land where they are despised and treated as the lowest of the low. Losing their pride, dignity and potential, all for a dollar! A mind-boggling fact is that these particular migrants positions in their native country were not as bad, relative to their lowly positions in the foreign country. There are even some that are doing outstandingly well in their native land but still amazingly choose to migrate into a society where they are degraded and despised by the locals. The actions of these people bring about a negative reputation of their country as a whole, and make it difficult for legal visitors to procure a visa. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Nobody: 11:18pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
so why are those chinese u speak to not remaining in their own country .why are they tropping to africa as well.anyone is free to travel to any country he or she wants to travel to as long as its not illegal migration.its not a must u must stay chained and locked up in ur hamlet or village. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by yemi15(m): 11:23pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
thebosstrevor: I wonder where these "opportunities" you talk about actually is? I get you want to be patriotic but sorry to bust it on here, Nigeria does not care about you except you are a politician or elite with his family. Are you in that group? That might explain the funny patriotism. People go abroad because that is where things work, you earn a living and you survive. Simple. You are not at the mercy of government. You make your life over there. I sure would prefer that option even you too. My 2 cents. PS As for this country getting better any time soon, that is impossible. Our people are too clouded by religious and tribal sentiments (just look at the zombies on nairaland) to make the right choice for this country anytime soon. So even if you are an agent of change, you are in the minority. Sad, but it is reality. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Nobody: 11:28pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Mizwisdom:but u work for every.dollar or euro u earn over there so why would a lazy.person want to travel |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by winj3: 11:31pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
Because they are exposed to commonsense abroad! 180 million people, 99% lack commonsense - why stay there? |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Nobody: 11:33pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
yemi15:the country will get even worse.if this country was working will ppl be migrating.no electricity,no security,bad roads and someone is saying it is saying it is slavery mentality that is making ppl to travel.if the facilities are in place in this country then migration will go down. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do Nigerians Think That They Can Only Make It Abroad? by Mizwisdom(f): 11:35pm On Dec 09, 2018 |
yemi15: .. Omg, how old are you? |
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