humilitypays:
He is an unfortunate guy. He does not have foresight. It is a very pathetic story.


What happened to building a thriving business and investment portfolio in Nigeria with his already good income and work towards sending his kids and wife over there


Anybody earning 1.2million in Nigeria that quits the job to migrate or immigrate abroad is a fool, a visionless fellow who may later regret his decision.



As for bankers, I don't see their own as a reliable job anyway, but they can use their experience as bankers and access to fund to kick start a high profitable business in Nigeria. Most of such people lack foresight.. Most of them got those good jobs by luck and connection, that's why they cannot make sound judgment and that's why also they are usually scared of tomorrow, they don't believe in themselves. They believe in abroad saving them from future doom.

Princewill1:
The high successes recorded by dubious politicians, fraudulent pastors and ponzi scheme operators in Nigeria are living proofs that Nigerians can be so gullible. We can easily be deceived. The astronomical hype on Canada is the latest deceit in town. Here are things you need to know before immigrating.

1. The list of richest Nigerians is filled with Nigerians living at home. You're more likely to make it into Forbes if you live in Nigeria. At least that's what the stat shows, whether people making into Forbes in Nigeria are engaging in corrupt practices is a story for another day. The odds of becoming a dollar billionaire favours those at home . No Diaspora Nigerian has ever made it into Forbes billionaire list.

2. There are more money to be made in a developing economy than in a developed economy. That's why as you're rushing out of the country, Lebanese, Indians and Chinese are rushing in. Only few will understand. You're sitting on the biggest market in Africa yet you haven't realize this but the Lebanese and the Indians knew this.

3. If you are the type who don't fancy working for others, it's much more easier to own a business in Nigeria than in Canada/US. Western countries were set up for the 99% populace to work for 1% elites. Their education systems were designed to produce workforce for the rat race. Not to create employers of labour.

4. It's stupidity to resign from a high-paying job in Nigeria in a bid to relocate to Canada/US. Your eyes will get clear up when you start facing the hard realities in Canada. Those who had made this mistake in the past are ashamed to come on social media to talk about it. The ones talking on Twitter are 'freshers' who just arrived.

5. If you want to secure 2nd passport for your kids, you don't necessarily need to immigrate to achieve this. There are other ways, one method is overseas child birth.

6. You're 5x more likely to be shot and rubbed in New York than in Lagos. Poor neighborhoods all over the world has more crime rates. The thing is, when you finally made it in Nigeria,you can move to high brow areas with lesser crime.

7. Nigerians are spending up to 8millions ($21k) and above to immigrate to Canada/US whereas an average canadian or American citizen can't boast of $10k in their bank A/C's. They live pay check to pay check.

8. Some Nigerians claims that they ain't relocating because of the money but because of good infrastructure, good health care system, value for their money etc. That's a lie! 98% of Nigerians who're eager to travel out are relocating because of economic reasons. There are good infrastructure, good health care system and value for money in countries like Kuwait, Russia, Brazil, South Korea, Chile etc but Nigerians ain't trooping there, indicating that their preference for Canada/US is purely based on economic reasons.

9. It's cheaper to live in Nigeria. Canada/US promises higher minimum wage but the system will still take it away from you. It's like giving you with one hand and taking from you with another. $2k (N760k) will pay for your one year rent of 2 bedrooms apartment in a good location in Nigeria but same amount will only fetch you one month rent of a match box apartment in Canada/US.

10. This is not to stop you from traveling out but to inform you on the true realities. Economic immigration should be left for lower or working class who're struggling or to young lads who wants to school abroad and thereafter further their career overseas. Not to deceive Nigerians already earning good in corporate offices in Nigeria to resign and relocate where they will be employed as security guards or to deceive business owners who's businesses are thriving in Nigeria to close down business and relocate. Don't let them deceive you with the hype. Money don't grow on trees anywhere in the world.

Kingstanding:
. You're fucking crazy. I reside in Montreal ok. Idiot. What is the basic salary of permanent secretary in Nigeria? They all rely on fraudulent activities ok. Without corruption no permanent secretary can build 4 bedroom flat.

humilitypays:
He is an unfortunate guy. He does not have foresight. It is a very pathetic story.


What happened to building a thriving business and investment portfolio in Nigeria with his already good income and work towards sending his kids and wife over there


Anybody earning 1.2million in Nigeria that quits the job to migrate or immigrate abroad is a fool, a visionless fellow who may later regret his decision.



As for bankers, I don't see their own as a reliable job anyway, but they can use their experience as bankers and access to fund to kick start a high profitable business in Nigeria. Most of such people lack foresight.. Most of them got those good jobs by luck and connection, that's why they cannot make sound judgment and that's why also they are usually scared of tomorrow, they don't believe in themselves. They believe in abroad saving them from future doom.

Enifloxy:


Your number 2, have you seen the business they open? The Lebanese e.t.c u mentioned. To start a small scale buisness in nigeria u need up to 2million naira. How will u save when your salary is 70k per month with transport on a high side, tin tomato 150 and a de rica of rice at 550. Pls I don't want to get upset. I can continue the analysis but.....

planetx:
I am sorry but anyone earnng 1.2 a month and quit to relocate to Canada is a very big fool and is suffering from a colonized mindset.

Focusmind:
My annoyance is that all the people that writes about migrating to Canada are actually resident there, holed up in Brampton or Calgary and be discouraging people from embarking on the same journey.

It is already a well known fact that Nigerians abroad hates fellow Nigerians trying to make the same immigration journey. I don't know why. Please leave people to make their decision.

humilitypays:
99.99999% of Nigerians immigrate because of financial and economic reasons nothing more or less.


If you are earning 1million naira and above in Nigeria legitimately, you can live a very comfortable life than those abroad, with good security and all that you seek abroad. You can only be visiting other countries for vacation.



If you are earning well, Nigeria is very good and sweet and very easy to increase your income through petty businesses, the op is kind of right.

SIRTee15:


Significant number do the wife and children relocation thing while the main applicant remain in nigeria...esp oil company workers....that's what my FIL did.
But the point remain people are leaving and has nothing to do with economic opportunities. It has more to do with future security...

Let's be real...Nigeria's future prosperity is wrapped around international crude oil price. If that thing drops to less than 20 dollars per barrel....thats the official end of Nigeria.
This country can't survive a significant drop in crude oil price...it will descend into anarchy, massive poverty, uncontrolled insecurity n possible civil war.
And if u follow events in international media.. its only a matter of time crude oil goes the way of coal....
Some are ready to stay behind and take their chances...some are not. Not everyone is a risk taker. To each his own...No need castigating anybody. Thats my point.

Personally, the only professional guys I'll advise to stay back in nigeria are the IT guys.
If u are good and confident of your skills, live and work in nigeria but earn in dollars. That way, u are guaranteed of a stable income, spend less n can jump the ship anytime it's about to sink.

SIRTee15:


Significant number do the wife and children relocation thing while the main applicant remain in nigeria...esp oil company workers....that's what my FIL did.
But the point remain people are leaving and has nothing to do with economic opportunities. It has more to do with future security...

Let's be real...Nigeria's future prosperity is wrapped around international crude oil price. If that thing drops to less than 20 dollars per barrel....thats the official end of Nigeria.
This country can't survive a significant drop in crude oil price...it will descend into anarchy, massive poverty, uncontrolled insecurity n possible civil war.
And if u follow events in international media.. its only a matter of time crude oil goes the way of coal....
Some are ready to stay behind and take their chances...some are not. Not everyone is a risk taker. To each his own...No need castigating anybody. Thats my point.

Personally, the only professional guys I'll advise to stay back in nigeria are the IT guys.
If u are good and confident of your skills, live and work in nigeria but earn in dollars. That way, u are guaranteed of a stable income, spend less n can jump the ship anytime it's about to sink.

Princewill1:


7. Nigerians are spending up to 8millions ($21k) and above to immigrate to Canada/US whereas an average canadian or American citizen can't boast of $10k in their bank A/C's. They live pay check to pay check.

8. Some Nigerians claims that they ain't relocating because of the money but because of good infrastructure, good health care system, value for their money etc. That's a lie! 98% of Nigerians who're eager to travel out are relocating because of economic reasons. There are good infrastructure, good health care system and value for money in countries like Kuwait, Russia, Brazil, South Korea, Chile etc but Nigerians ain't trooping there, indicating that their preference for Canada/US is purely based

Misterdhee1:

You don't even understand the main argument. You're just distorting the conversation. How many Nigerians can even make 100k dollars before retirement without one form of corruption or the other? Do you know than 85% of fresh graduates in the country earn less than 80k? You're talking about 4 million dollars, like 70% of Nigerians can even afford only 4 million naira.

post=97939464:

Cococandy, could this be true sis?

IMASTEX:

Agreed. Though economic factor is the highest reasons for migration among Nigerians. Security is fast becoming another big reason, hence politicians & wealthy people keep their families abroad. If you earn 1 million in Nigeria, with just one adoption & ramsum paid, the person can remain in negative for long that is if he made it alive. Outside that, sustainability from whatever that is bringing in the cash is also at risk all the time. Even worse when it is an employee work, i.e. oil company staff, etc. We all know the level of sack. . . And the chances of ever getting such highly paid job again. If it is in business, that one is another new level of risk. With no government or system in place to come to rescue. Lastly, if the system favours you as an individual perhaps because of luck or few connection, what happens to the children, what will be their own fate?

planetx:
I am sorry but anyone earnng 1.2 a month and quit to relocate to Canada is a very big fool and is suffering from a colonized mindset.

mayorlag:
Op, everyone will tell you different reason for migrating but i suggest that we try not to generalize. I decided to move then not because I want to be on the Forbes rich list but because I want a very good quality of life. Note that I had a job and pay was quite good but I was a government on my own as I had to provide everything so the quite good pay at the end of the day was not that good. I needed a better quality of life badly, I needed time more than money, I needed rest badly that I migrated.

Now, I wake up at about 7am, leave my home at 7:45AM to catch the 8:15 train to resume work at 9am. I leave work at 17:30 and I am back home latest 18:30. My children attend some of the best schools in England and I don't pay a penny on school fees. I spend quality time with my family everyday. I have dinner at 7pm. I don't have generator(s), no business with "UP NEPA". I don't pay security levy, I have time to think about things and ways that I can improve. My prayer points are more precise because my taxes provides those things that I use to pray for.

These things might seem very minor, but they are big deal to me. I don't want to be on Forbes list and not be able to take a walk or cycle with my children in the park. I just want a very good quality of life.

VeeVeeMyLuv:

Don't worry one day all well meaning Nigerians will leave this country for you (elites) and all these criminal maniacs roaming all over the place.

If you (politician) or Your paymasters (leaders) have sense, they will do everything in their power to prevent this massive capital flight and brain drain currently going on.

By providing a healthy enabling and conducive environment to live and thrive.

The necessary infrastructure and social amenities to live healthy and decent life

We are not saying u should achieve all these up to 100%!

But at least to 80-90% will be accepted.

If ur your paymasters can replicate these all over Nigeria, no one will bother to emigrate for economic reasons, instead foreigners will come and spend their money and live here.

Don't forget that these people (your paymaster) we have in power are big enemies of Nigeria, all thier loot, family, mansions, children, business are all in Abroad!

Shebi u like the way the naira value of naira keep crashing? The ever increasing inflation rate without commensurate increment of salaries?

An international certification course that used to be 120k naira is now over 500k naira!

ModestGal:

Are you in Canada?

Kokaine:

Its not a lie oooooh
Everyone cannot just get up and move. Some peoples means of livelihood are centered around a particular place. Most northerners can't live in Lagos except its a low population area like lekki. Every Nigerian cannot run to Lagos because his state is bad. I am in the north and I know for certain that even a welder paid 400k as ransom to kidnappers. A female FUD students parent paid 1m to release their daughter. Its not a lie. Its not an exageration. The news just doesn't cover it as frequently as it happens.

tatatar:

Even a cleaner can earn 1000 naira a day,does a typical doctor in Canada earn $500 a day.
Your comparison is off.

Kingstanding:
. You're fucking crazy. I reside in Montreal ok. Idiot. What is the basic salary of permanent secretary in Nigeria? They all rely on fraudulent activities ok. Without corruption no permanent secretary can build 4 bedroom flat.

bigtt76:
Stop trying to guilty trip people. If you can't migrate, allow those who want to, to do so.

Not everyone wants to be listed in Forbes or be a billionaire. Most people just want peace of mind and security dass all
Exactly all I what I want in this life nothing much ma, last week a billionaire was killed in IMO what is the use of the trash money?

streetwise2015:
God will bless you my brother for this comment...People don’t understand what Nigeria is turning into...u can even wear a new cloth without envy this days from ur friends and Neigbours ..It a risk to live in Nigeria. This country is indeed for the strong.. God helps us all

We4all:


Lol. You no go kill me with laugh.

Hassanmaye:

Hahha you are very funny so you reduce your prayers because tax is paying it.

nickvanilla:


Some people feel that too many Nigerians moving into their location will end up spoiling the place.