What people dont understand is that "Japa" is not for those esterblished already in Nigeria, but your young struggling people who have nothing to lose!
Not 100 percent correct. I have seen guys who had top positions In Shell that left Nigeria for security and peace of mind. Once you have money and a flashy car, you become a target.
Then ask him to return?. ITS ONLY THE LAZZY PEOPLE THAT SUPPORT THIS MAN. NO BE SAME ABROAD I DEY? U KNOW THINGS I DON ACCOMPLISH BOTH ABROAD AND NIGERIA? THE MAN WENT ABROAD ILLEGALLY AND IS NOT RECOGNISED BY THE GOVEMT. PERIOD!!!!
I came to the US from Nigeria with my parents in 1997 when I was 2 years old. I’m 28 now and I tell my mom all the time that if Nigeria had good leaders we have no business being slaves in America. I dread living here and wish things were better in my home country.
I once met a Nigerian, an engineer. He was crying as he told me the story. I met him where he was working as a security guard in an office. He was the manager of a milk factory owned by an Indian in Lagos and had a staff of about 35 people. He owned his own personal house in Lagos, wife, kids, cars, drivers, maid. He sold everything and moved his family to the USA only to end up as a security guard. He said the Indian business owner begged not to go to the USA. He kept saying, what are you going to do there? You are just going to suffer. He said he wished he listend to the Indian guy.
And the same milk industry has gone bankrupt and left the country. So , either way, enjoy your peace of mind over there than being a milk manager that can't afford diesel or fuel to keep your firm going.
@@obinnabede6718you’re a liar. What “milk industry has left the country”? How does an “industry” leave a country? Do you know what ‘industry’ means? He didn’t even mention the name of any company, so who “went bankrupt and left the country”? That you are a secessionist Igbo traitor doesn’t mean you come online to smear the country and tell lies about it.
As a Black American, I tell my African friends all the time, unless you are a skilled laborer or doctor, lawyer, chemist, pharmacy, highly skilled IT, or already rich, you may have real problems and it may not be the best thing. The real opportunities are here in Africa.
This man is too honest!! Me I don't tell anybody not to come oh!! People are stuck in abroad because of shame they don't have the money to come back.. But if you're poor, you can try it. But not when you are already established. That don't make no sense...
Japa is NOT for everybody. Someone that has own business, built personal house in a premium area in Ikeja, married, with children, threw it all away to get to Europe where he was squating with a bunch of single guys, no business, no house, no money.
The fact is some people will never make it in Nigeria due to lack of connections. If such people have a chance to japa please do. I know someone who can’t get a job in Nigeria and has been struggling for many years.
Like seriously if you're doing well in Nigeria, dont leave, if you're working in a very good company with prospect, running a business doing well, pls dont leave.
Japa is not for everyone. I know a person while relocating resigned from his job, sold house, land, cars, to relocate. After about 25 years, he wanted to return to Nigeria. The house he sold for about N5 million to travel out now cost about N75 million. He could not afford the same house or neighborhood. Its like a person that had a house in Ikeja, returned to buy a house in Ikorodu. He had almost no relationship with the wife or daughter left behind. Imagine leaving a woman at 25 and you returned when she is 50? Everyone has to think deeply about these things
I was in UK for 4 yrs. I did an MSc there and returned to Nigga cos of family issues,etc.That was in 2012. Since my return,I have had a PhD and am teaching in the varsity. Now I want to go back to UK or German.And I mean it. For people talking like politicians,life is not all about money.For me, social welfare is paramount.Health education, security etc.All these will influence your quality of life and longevity. Most Western countries are much much better than us and many African countries,by far.I am not begging for food.I have a storey building, cars,an investment and family.But am planing to go back because of those welfare packages I mentioned.Yes,one works harder there,but things work better there and are predictable too. I want to have a qualitative life for the rest of my life.Me and my family. Bro,forget o
You all should relax. Firstly, have a skill or talent before you travel. Secondly, always have plan A, B and C. And most importantly, we have people doing very well in abroad including myself. Thank you all.🎉❤
Don’t mind them. It’s only people that doesn’t have money or the opportunity to travel that will always support this. Meanwhile the man is still in Europe.. 😂😂😂😂
Oga make we hear word...Just say grace fall on u. U think people didn't have plan A-Z. So pe ti e. Stop making it sound like is a straight forward thing to be living comfortably.
Praying to see your children....children is not am achievement. What matters is, let my children be responsible and successful. Abi you won live forever.
Me I left Nigeria 🇳🇬 in my youth became a full grow woman in Holland 🇳🇱 18 years nerve visit Nigeria back because know document. Thank God is now I got document but before it came money I sent home 🏡 family finished me and did nothing for me so even with document I am still suffering. May almighty God have mercy on me and does hoe have the same situation as me in Jesus name Amen. I regret coming to Europe 🇪🇺 I was forced by my brother and late mother to travel here and every day I say it to them .Nigeria is best place to stay there is know place like 🏡 🏠 🏡 ❤❤❤
Sorry for suffering even in abroad. But I still doubt you. Because, if you are doing minimal jobs, the little you saved, if sent here , will become big money. Ditch your family who are not helping you to invest.
There’s nothing wrong with Canada, Europe or America, what is needed is for you to immigrate the right way and prepare your mind to pay your dues for the time been till you are balanced. It is a matter of perspective. A good example is Isreal Adesanya’s parents who left Nigeria for better opportunities and quality of life. Today, Izzy has broken the curse of poverty, in his family fighting through the UFC. If he was in Nigeria he would not be a fighter. Its all about perspective. Lastly remember success is relative and contentment is wisdom. Think before you leap and be yourself always. No dey copy copy bcos everybody destiny is different.
True but there are also MANY Nigerian families who have lost loved ones to the violence in western world. How many Nigerian kids have been stabbed in the UK? When we talk about success of overseas let us talk about the negatives. May God help us reach our destination in a life.
@@Moabayi-yf6ul Like I said, its all about perspective, you’ve just shared your perspective on the matter and there’s nothing wrong with that. However, in my perspective I shared the Adesanya family story which has a lot of positives cos Isreal was being bullied in school until he started fighting back and the rest is history. I will not dwell on the negative but rather use it only as a precautionary tale to guide my decisions. For example: Kids getting stabbed in the UK is a generalization. Stabbing is more prevalent in some areas than in other areas and I will not use that discourage people from bring their families to the Uk. Like I had said earlier its all about perspective and the law of relativity.
Bless u my brother. THEY WENT ILLEGALLY AND ARE BLAMING THIER FOOLISH WAY TO ABROAD. U DONT EXPECT TO GO ABROAD ILLEGALLY AND THEN ENJOY THIER COMMODITIES WHEN YOU YOUR SELF ARE NOT PAYING THE NESASARY THING'S
I am not from Nigeria, I am from Tanzania. The thing is, In Africa (I dare generalize), getting a five star lifestyle is possible with less money than it is on the abroad. Here, you will need to earn a huuuuuge amount of money (almost impossible on salary), if you were to own a home with a little garden, so you stay in apartments.
U can always go back. Listen, appreciate wherever i are. Reasmany leave Nigeria is the security situation. But overall. Earth is passing away so focus on Jesus and heaven
My brother is the country you chose and the route you use to come abroad I didn’t suffer that much I moved to Sweden after three months my direction was clear now I am a nurse and I am doing well
Everybody journey is different..is not by countries ooo. Na God favour. Even d nursing u re doing.is it easy.u dont even hv say.na hardwork u hv 2 do it.am also a nurse.living in uk. It by God grace not by power. Everybody journey is different . No down look ur bro.sending love to all my brothers n sisters having different in diaspora
People like u are part of the problem, So Stop, we all know u pay 40% of tax to the government, u work to leave, 80% is to bills e.t.c😂 u still living in the bubbles and delusional, stop trying deceive people
This skin comparison is so deceptive. People fail to realize that the look of our skin back home is due to the dust we have everywhere mixing with our sweat because of our unpaved roads. On the other hand, people abroad have false freshness due to cold weather also if we must be honest with ourselves. The abroad fresh looking also mirrors the freshness of our food in the grocery stores or super market because of the chemicals used in preserving them that we also put in our body when we consume these food. Don't be deceived, those in Nigeria may not look as fresh as you expect, the truth is that they're more and very often healthier than those abroad. Go to Nigeria and tell me how many people in their 50s and 60s you find walking around with canes or back braces due to lower back problems. But here in America, majority of the people start developing back problems from the age of 40. Yes, you have the false fresh young looking skin, but you'll end up on a disability line and nursing home, while the people we think are older looking in Nigeria are still waxing stronger in their 70s and 80s. Go to the villages and see 70 years old men ripped with six packs, full of energy than an average of 40 years old abroad. Abeg, let's rest matter, If we rid our streets of the dust, couple with our naturally grown food back home, we'll even look better than people abroad.
My brother it all depend on destiny, you go see person wey enter Europe few months ago go don dey successful pass person wey dey there for more than 20 years. Another problem with most Nigerians abroad is illiteracy and most no get any skills or handwork wey dem sabi do. My advise is just to help our fellow brothers abroad and show them the way if we have one and to advise the ones planning to make the same decision so they have proper ideas of what to expect. The world is a better place regardless of where you are
Unfortunately our African leaders have made us not to cherish home. Europe is expensive and stressful. But what can we do, they deceived us that it's heaven
@juliaokungbowa224 I have been in America for 24yrs .I am lucky I had green card now citizen. Those with out such papers are not finding it easy atall.i do pity for them. I am retiring to return to nigeria in 3 years time. My coconut and palm tree farm are waiting for me.with 6 industrial sewing merchines for garment making.T shirts, leggis and others. Every thing America and Britain have nigeria has more in terms of natural resources.
It is a true story but those who never go will find it difficult to believe you! I had the experience but am back home! Wise men learn from mistakes of others!
True talk sir mostly on that children aspert my elder brother was an enginner in nigeria befor going to finland n was doing very well.. had to wait another 5 years just for him to settledown with the languege,the culture,the food,the climate everything even to make friends n get to know people
@@xcabczyxabczzz nah for the Age when he get na him make i but the five years and for Europe no be Say Person dey Settle 100% nah tò Say at least you done get document and done they fit do things
Make una dey CALM down abeg . One thing you all should realize is that everybody’s destiny is different. Some will travel abroad & get a good job & will start making it while some won’t . Everything depends on your destiny .
@@EOMI777 What God said and what eventually happens is conditioned by *Faith*. Nothing happens automatically. In other words, making it abroad or not does not depend on destiny *alone*. For instance, before we were all born, Christ died for the Whole world in order to save it from sin and God's wrath. But not everybody will make it.
@@Siewe_Francois My brother, what you are saying is true. You have to pray in faith and take action in faith for you to see manifestation. But there are somethings, no matter what you do, it will surely come to pass
Leave Nigeria the right way, develop yourself, you will never regret. All this story no Dey add up. People with ‘quick money syndrome’ usually get disappointed when they japa.
I HARDLY COMMENT, BUT THIS IS THE BEST COMMENT SO FAR!!!, YET UNDERATED. THE MAIN PROBLEM WITH MANY OF US AFRICANS IS THE QUICK MONEY SYNDROME... SUCH PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS COMPLAIN! BECAUSE THEY WILL BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THEY GET TO UK/USA. THERE IS NO SHORTCUTS PEOPLE!
Things are relatively easy in the US when it comes to career advancement, thanks to the abundance of courses and certifications available. With the right mindset and dedication to studying, it's possible to land a six-figure job. However, my brother, the situation is quite different in Europe, excluding Ireland and the United Kingdom, where opportunities are more limited. Those who are familiar with the landscape know what I'm talking about. I have been to Europe many times. I have been living in the US for about a decade and I know what I have achieved my older siblings who have been living in Europe since the early 2000s are no where close to what I have achieved and not because they are lazy or not educated.
If you go abroad, have a plan. If need be go to school, learn the language If you are living in a non English land, the language is a must to learn. Integrate!, integrate, integrate!!!!. The door that opens many doors.
Exactly!!! This is what I keep saying.. If one is heading to Germany or lives there already, one must learn German to survive,, learn Finnish for Finland, learn French for France, learn Mandarin for China etc, and connect with the locals. Learning a new language is not gonna be easy but it would open doors!!
It’s about a change of environment. Some people do well when they get to a new environment and start over. We are all looking for different things and may find them in different places. Yours may be at home. Someone else’s maybe abroad. It’s not necessarily the place but the opportunities it affords you. I know people who were financially comfortable in Nigeria but travelled out because their children have special needs. Nigeria is not yet a place that provides a better life for children with special needs. The parents are advancing in age and needed to secure better prospects for them. They are getting this abroad but couldn’t get it at home. I also know African Americans who are relocating to African countries to escape racism. The exchange rate favoured them so, with their savings, they were able to set up businesses and buy homes in Africa. I know another Nigerian who fled domestic violence and relocated to the UK. She lost everything in Nigeria. But was able to restart in the UK. So, you see that one man’s meat is another’s poison. You find what works for you.
Nigeria is the best place but insecurity is the only in Nigeria. I live in Europe but Nigeria is the best place to enjoy, there is nothing person will tell me about Nigeria it better I have little money I will be safe without fear
Truth is that after the colonialists left us they didn't keep anything for the common man. Over 50 years later there's still nothing for the common man. The only opportunity is the same office the colonialists vacated so we scramble into those offices to gain the benefits.
@greggemokpae my uncles in the village who are farmers 70 years above don't have diabetes, high blood pressure, big belly. But some over seas and cities in nigeria got disease early. Chronic for that matter. They are always moving, eat natural foods hence they are Healthier
Nigeria is so blessed with enormous opportunities to thrive as a business person, regardless of the government or the economy of the day.... If you're a person of Faith and God said you should leave like Abraham, then no whala. This Land called Nigeria has produced Billionaires, and I'm going to be among the product of Billionaire that comes out of this great country! Thank God for a wonderful country! 🙏🏿🙏🏿 Best of luck to the man and fellow Young and Aspiring business man in Nigeria out there we're blessed 🙏🏿 Amen 🙏🏿
Lol… he aint lying.. i came to the US young.. 17.. college, job, home all here.. i have no experience earning a living in nigeria but i know the semantics of coming here.. if you have made it in nigeria .. stay there .. come for holidays .. i would love to go home and live but jn reality .. nigeria would chew me up
My brother you are correct.that is what happened to me twenty seven years ago.when i was in Nigeria in motor parts i was well known.Do you believe that when i came to this country my BTA i came here is twelve thousand dollars.but now i don't regret coming to this country now
Nice one bro. U are doing a nice job but u can do more better if u are doing life streams to get people outside ur city involved. There are people outside Roma that want to tell their story. Not just Italy including outside Italy. Think about it. All the same nice job.
What about healthcare, security, good education? Money is not everything. At the end of the day - this man is still in europe. He does not have to worry about school fees for his children, getting kidnapped or going to a hospital that will not treat him until he drops money. These are the basic things the average Nigerian will still struggle with no matter how rich they are.
Healthcare? With long waiting times to see a doctor? Education? Where you are being brainwashed that male is female and vice versa,😅😅😅😅😅😅 What are you talking about? You work your ass off to pay huge taxes and ends never meet with 2 or 3 jobs? You are under a terrible illusion! Wake up... second slavery is what is happening 😅😅 Security? What about all the gun violence and knife crimes ?😂😂😂😂 So, no kidnapping for the abroad? You are not informed o😅😅😅
Africans usually have a different mindset, different from those of foreigners. Foreigners believe in process. Us we have “get rick quick” syndrome. To be happy abroad, drop our bad and impatient mentality. Work hard, plan your time and resources, stop showing and putting yourself in depression when you have nothing to show. I had a car immediately i entered the US. I didn’t enter with a lot of money. I’m not manifestly rich right now, but I have seen the white people around me and seen that they may not be so rich but they are happy because they have a process of knowing things take time, they save, they don’t give respect based on money like Nigerians, they prioritize that once a year vacation and they are content. I adopted that mindset and happy that my baby is born here, I don’t put pressure on myself and God is great. If you can, find a better life for you and your family where there is safety and peace of mind. Ever since I experienced abroad, I can’t rest till I relocate my siblings and it must not even be to where I am.
This man should state the means he got to Europe? His qualification? The purpose of his travelling? If you are travelling for a greener pasture. Remember you will land on a plain land, and have to plant your own greenies, and then wait for it to grow. The idea of i am going for a better life is somewhat over "sugar coated" As you struggle to make it in Nigeria, you may have everywhere else.
Japa is not for everyone. If you are a professional or a businessman that is already established with personal house, cars, money, family, you need to THINK carefully. You are just going to suffer. If you are lucky, you may make it after many years, many are not able to get to the level where they were before they left Nigeria
I almost got deceived by the title. But staying in this town hall country different from balablue , while you are enjoying good social amenities like constant light, good roads, health care, security abroad .
Sometimes I wish the whole Nigerians can japa from Nigeria to taste abroad for themselves before throwing stones at someone who sharing their experience and opinions, shebi na west una dey complain about,what about those of us in Asian hiding alot that's is going on here. Coming here has made me personally value home and family
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise, give thanks to him and praise his name. (Psalm 100:4)
Africans should learn this and stop disturbing public peace.... life is live every where on earth... If you are doing well in your home country don't travel anywhere to live, but you can go for visit.... There is nothing under the sun.....be happy where you are when God bless you... and stop unnecessary movement...
@@fromthefountofyouth I went to abroad because after school in Nigeria nothing to show is better I apply to further my education here, my uncle have 3 kids in Nigeria his in Europe and the wife and kids are in Nigeria they are schooling and the first son just traveled for his master's degree and ones others finished they will go . I think is better than taking all at once the wife d visits him. I feel as a man you can hussle your way out ...... That's my opinion
Make una rest. People who made it in abroad are more than people who didn't. Its simple. Know why you're coming. Don't expect much, don't live extravagant life, have plans and nothing is stopping you. Una wey dey support them, if u get opportunity travel to UK or Canada now, will you say no? Make una stop all these negative vibes abeg. Mtewwwww
What people don't understand is coming to Europe isn't for us the grown up , it's for our kids , securing à life far from misery for them , if not , if it's only for us , forget it, europe don cast
If God no ask you to move remain where you are. But if you heard clearly from God bros move. Everyone has a place called there and until you find that place you will keep struggling.
Funny😂 Your pastor's children who are not Into ministries have all relocated. The ones who are pastors are still in Nigeria because there is more market for pastor's job here than abroad.
If there is kidnapping, corruption, rule of "community" but not law....etc, personal financial success will not bring you safety and satisfaction. You will always live in fear of the future in your own country. That is what is pushing "well to do" people out of Africa. It is not about your personal situation but the country!
Did they tie you there? Why have you not gone back? If you have a thriving business, why did you not set it up such that you can still make money even in your absence? The story these guys come up with is comical. Go back home if you are tired!
@@desmonde.e378 see what. Good medical care, constant electricity, security, etc. All these you can't find here unless you are highly connected and rich. Even at that, you buy your own comfort here after paying these bills
I want every country in the world praise their own men like Nigeria do, Nigerians think like only men on the face of earth but we can praise our men as women of countries not be fools.
There are Nigerians that do well, no doubt about that. But there are many that suffer also. No doubt about that either. Everyone has to consider personal, family, financial situation and make appropriate decision
Do a proper research before relocating to any country, dont just move because they have simpler immigration or others are moving there. Research on job prospects of your profession, how easy to transition, are there jobs in the field, do you require certification to work, how easy to get a professional job fews years after your relocation and not just viaaaam(we dey uk whereas uk mostly favours ppl in health and tech and some environmental sectors. Research! Research! Research! Research! Reddit and google gives a good insight. Lastly dont sell off your properties(esp house) just for relocation.
One thing i dont agree with is the freashness they are talking about. People in Europe excluding the UK rarely look different to people living in Nigeria. One thing i noticed about few Nigerians in Europe is how much they are in love with bleaching their skin.
Story for the people who is yet there... bro if you have what it takes to survive in the outside world, you wont be part of those saying to travel is bad.... Land of opportunities depends on what, how and where you go for survival.... Quick money isn't available here and i promise you its better for those who can explore through education or great business ideas and not our nigeria that is flattened with thieves in power and even the most noble cant be trusted..... Advice for all is if you have the prerequisites both formal and informal go and use it and you will never regret it.....
According to him, he looks far younger than when he was, back home. Although he doesn't seem to be doing as well as he was doing back home. Doesn't this communicate to his listeners that there's more to life than just making money? Abroad is good if you look before you leap.
This skin comparison is so deceptive. People fail to realize that the look of our skin back home is due to the dust we have everywhere mixing with our sweat because of our unpaved roads. On the other hand, people abroad have false freshness due to cold weather also if we must be honest with ourselves. The abroad fresh looking also mirrors the freshness of our food in the grocery stores or super market because of the chemicals used in preserving them that we also put in our body when we consume these food. Don't be deceived, those in Nigeria may not look as fresh as you expect, the truth is that they're more and very often healthier than those abroad. Go to Nigeria and tell me how many people in their 50s and 60s you find walking around with canes or back braces due to lower back problems. But here in America, majority of the people start developing back problems from the age of 40. Yes, you have the false fresh young looking skin, but you'll end up on a disability line and nursing home, while the people we think are older looking in Nigeria are still waxing stronger in their 70s and 80s. Go to the villages and see 70 years old men ripped with six packs, full of energy than an average of 40 years old abroad. Abeg, let's rest matter, If we rid our streets of the dust, couple with our naturally grown food back home, we'll even look better than people abroad.😊
@@julesjay943 Listen to yourself. Even my mother wey be 70 yrs old visited America and her mates wey be Americans dey admire her skin. Una self hate na another level. SMH
@@ibaileibaomo7660 so where are you at the moment? America or Africa (Nigeria)? If you are in America, you are the nô 1 self hatér here. You should be in Nigeria to enjoy the unpaved roads and dust, otherwise you are just rànting and seeking for relevance..
@@julesjay943 Seeking relevance? Lolll. Come and see how I've been relevant to Nigeria. If you could read and comprehend, you would have deduced from my comments that I have an option to live in America but choose to stay in Nigeria. If unpaved roads is your problem, then you're of no use to Nigeria. Please leave and don't let the door hit you on your way out. The same people like you complaining about the country are the ones contributing to the decadence.
@@ibaileibaomo7660 you are just a sàd fellow. I have choices of where to stay and I chose to live outside Nigeria while you chose to live in Nigeria, so stay in your Nigeria and stop rànting and allow others stay where they like. Is that a problèm to you? Smh 🤦♀️
This is awhat I keep telling people all the time . The huge millions and thousands of pounds and dollar,they spend on travelling abroad to be doing menial jobs or dirty jobs is the same amount those who are abroad are looking for to come.back home to African. Majority of all these Asians that come to Africa and become demi business moguls don't even. Come with half of these huge sums. Just imagine someone paying over 15k pounds for uk cos .isn't that madness
This man was talking around the houses! Say it plainly so people understand Sir. If you leave a beautiful country to seek fortune in Europe, you will get a rude awakening unless you're prepared to work as security guards, cleaners, care assistant etc. You may even need several jobs to survive and make money. The rents are expensive so you may have to share or live in bad conditions to afford. Underpinning all that is the constant reminder (with you in your dark skin) that you do NOT belong!! If you have a great education or you are skilled/professional you can make some progress, but if you're not and you think that just landing in Europe is all you have to do, im sorry but unless you're very very lucky, you will find yourself stuck in a much worse lifestyle than you had back home. It's not easy out there.
Some of the people who are doing well in Nigeria are doing so because of remittances from abroad - they are scamming their own family members. Then when they decide or more likely are forced to come abroad themselves, then they see what life is really like for Africans in the diaspora and how hard people work for little return (most of the money goes to paying bills, taxes, etc).
Go to school, learn a skill and complete some certifications, you will get a job and your life will keep on getting better, if you are afraid of education plus working at same time while schooling then you have not started…. My life in Nigeria was wonderful and luxurious but my life here is steady safe comfortable and predictable, if I want to upscale at work all I have to do is go back to college and study for an additional qualification and life would be splendid…. Please stop spreading wrong information, plus have a plan to get your papers before coming here, don’t just hop on a plane and come here hoping for the best, you plan to win at the end of the day… thanks
I know this man and his house he's talking about.....and he's saying the truth......even his younger brother is even saying it that his elder brother regretted going to Europe......lolzzzz
