Why I prefer Living in Nigeria over America as a Diaspora. 

Thank you so much for sharing your story, i am almost 2 years in canada and i already feel like going back home.

Sad though. Most Africans usually return home in their coffins after dedicating their productive lives in the fairy land... Hope the society will welcome you back though now u have much much much less to offer... Just saying. There was a gist that the Russians once said African leaders spend all their time abroad, go abroad for their health checkups usually only their dead bodies are brought back to the mother land... Sad shame. Eventually the black man will learn to build and fix his own and one day have others run to it. One can never have full respect while squatting in another man's house no matter how much money you have or make... If na lie try am.

Honestly, there's no place like home. Just 3months in Canada feels like 3years away, Naija shall be great again!

@@prinzdan6337 i can relate

​@@witty448please don't come. We are not Biblical characters. We don't accept prodigal sons.

I love your balanced analyses of the two countries. Your thoughts will resonate with people who have tasted the two countries, more than those who are seemingly hopeless in Nigeria. Many Nigerians have forgotten that in America, money doesn't fall from trees. They look at the exchange rate, forgetting that there are many Nigerians who work and live in the US without savings. I returned to Nigeria for two years, went back to poultry farming, but had to quit because of the associated stress factors of a bad economy and unreasonable mindset of artisans who are voracious at ruining your business. Yes, I agree with you that anyone who has monthly access to USD 1000 will live better in Nigeria. Such people must also make provision for solar power, to generate electricity. Furthermore, there must be budgets to cushion the sporadic inflationary trends in Nigeria. Lastly, I want to appreciate your doggedness in terms of straddling between America and Nigeria. I don't mind talking with you further if you are interested. I shuttle between South Africa and Nigeria. I am interested in planting food just as you do. Again, your daughter will benefit from your decision. If she goes back to the US in the future, she will want to return to Nigeria. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with us.

I understand 👍

💯 Correct!

It will happen in Jesus name

Bye 👏🏾

Exactly

This can be true if u dont know how the system works. Remember, UK, European and US are countries built systems and frameworks. Chinese, Jewish, Indians even some Somalians and understand how the system works except us.

100% correct. I have been living in US for 23 years. I'm tired but it's hard to go back home. There is no saving all we do here is work and work with nothing to show for your hard work.

@@sarahmurray687prayers for you to be able to grow your income and save 🙏🏽

Point to note! "It is a well structured trap to keep foreigners as slaves and build the society they never belong" this is too deep!

@jasondima1411 we are not as proactive to involve ourselves and question these leaders. So sad how we live them to do as they please.

Welcome back sibling ❤❤ May the lands of our ancestors bless and prosper you.

Amen

Bro the only way Ur enjoying Nigeria is because u have money

​@charlesanyiam2657, not only in Nigeria, is all over the world. if you don't have money, you won't enjoy life.

​@@charlesanyiam2657money isn't life bro

​@@charlesanyiam2657money isn't everything bro

@@dollyosadolor1489well said

No racism? Huh? You're sitting in the cradle of white supremacy. Because you don't see white faces does not mean there is no racism. The residuals of the Berlin conference left an indelible mark on what is now known as Nigeria. White supremacy continues to hold a firm grip on the mindset of millions of NIgerians even though the closest thing they see to white faces are the tragically bleached faces of their fellow citizens.

Do u have any advice on where and how to buy decent land from a trust worthy source in nigeria i am currently in the UK. Would really appreciate a response

If his dad is German why does his root have to be Nigerian? Unless you are the woman. Then his root may well be Nigerian.

GOD BLESS YOU

Great foresight 👍

@@sacassashimidrama7088 Maybe you don’t understand English language.

Kai, home sweet home

That's very kind of you to say. Thank you so much!

I am on my way running as fast as I can to Abuja. Hopefully, God will get me finally out the HELLISH America in 2 years.

I think those people need to have the real experience of living in America or Europe to understand the reality

True yarn because I swear I no gree for this yarn wey Oga B dey yarn so. E jus no gel

Its expected because you haven't left Nigeria ​@Kastady

I completely understand and yes oooh!

I disagree with you! Food quality is excellent in Europe! Forget about America! America na third world country!

@toksjones7214 where did you live in Europe? You are right about Europe. There is strict regulation about food in Europe. In Holland, where I lived for 16 years, are among the healthier country in Europe. With great quality food.

@@Eniola0ne I travelled in Holland! I like Dutch people! London

@@Eniola0ne don't go to Naija! The place no good at all! Lol

I hate this sort of people soo fake

.........because you have not traveled to see the real world. Please go visit Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, etc., and you will return a different man. Traveling is very much a part of education. This guy, Bayo, wants to be an oppressor, and that's impossible in America. So, his praise for a corrupt and largely undeveloped Nigeria is understandable.

​@@lkyhood4200TYPICAL IGNORANT COMMENT> I'VE BEEN TO OVER 49 COUNTRIES, LIVED IN 5 CONTINENTS, 21 CITIES, NIGERIA IS STILL MY TOP PLACES TO BE AND LIVE...

@@lkyhood4200 I gree come carry me comot if it's that bad sell me ur US citizenship

@@lkyhood4200 see this local champion.

Bro you nailed it.

RU-vidr world of reality. You've said it all! They have the income/capital to get the Youtubing equipment PLUS all the spots to feature on their channel and up they go! Of course, Bayo Adio here will prefer Naija after thoroughly planning with HIS RESOURCES amassed from USdollars he earned over time slash his accessibility to property investments as featured on his channel years ago. So relocation isn't for resourceLESS peeps.

Right ... those in Naija earning Naira obviously have a harder reality

Exactly. If you earn in dollars, you can prefer Nigeria anytime. If he earned in naira, he would take the time think over what he is saying. See, he could not afford Nigerian food when he lived in the U.S. He prefers Nigeria now because in Nigeria, his $1.00 (one dollar) is equal to Ŋ1500.00 [One Thousand, five hundred naira]. The dollar exchange rate is in his favor now.

​@unwanaokon , you assume too much. Money is not his only deciding factor. He mentioned peace of mind ( more important than money) , culture for himself and his daughter, anxiety and hyper awareness of living in U.S. Endless taxes, racism and more. The Naira's value is poor because the people of Nigeria have not yet taken the actions to rid themselves of corruption on Government. Nigeria and all of Africa needs more individuals like this young man.

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Sorry about that.😖

Ghana is slowly but surely turning into Atlanta/Freaknik, especially at Christmas time. Also, their president seems to be turning into a puppet of the US, especially after Kamala visited and politely gave him an ultimatum if he didn't agree to go along with their alphabet agenda. I'm VERY concerned for Ghana and the preservation of their culture and values.

Thank you for chiming in. Kenya on da house :)

Thank you. they should at least know they have another option if they ever want something different.

Absolutely correct 👍

Tell me more pls

@@a2spaceltd554normally when people go abroad they become nurses, engineers, lawyers, teachers, etc. which benefits the abroad but nobody in Nigeria to be these things and benefit the economy

That's a lie. It's not a trap. Some Nigerians don't have to be in the US. They go to the US expecting to find free bucks on the street being very lazy. Hard-working Nigerians who have figured the US system out do make it really big and would never slam the US. Many Nigerians go to the States with the 419 mindset, and when it fails, they give all sorts of silly excuses bad-mouthing the US. This guy Bayo is winning because he's a lazy guy. He never mentioned the specific job or level of education he did in the US. He likes living near the beach; Wow! he can't afford that in the US if he does not work hard enough. And if he continues to compare the US to Nigeria. He obviously doesn't want to respect the US's regulatory system, which makes the US great.

please visit one day 🙏

@jonir.2044 💯 Very true and very well said!

All you said are easy for because you made your money in the USA. So life will be easy for you to live in Nigeria.

Amen and thank you so much :)

I too have been seeing his videos for quite some time. He is really pro Africa and we need people like him for Africa to move forward. Unfortunately, many of our people in diaspora don’t wish Africa well because they want to feel justified within themselves for abandoning their roots.

@@thenigeriannomaddid you mean 1st generation Nigerian American ?

God bless Nigeria and every God fearing Nigerians richly in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Amen 🙏💪 God bless Nigeria my mother land

Some Nigerians don't have to be in the US. They go to the US expecting to find free bucks on the street, being very lazy. Hard-working Nigerians who have figured the US system out do make it really big and would never slam the US. Many Nigerians go to the States with the 419 mindset, and when it fails, they give all sorts of silly excuses bad-mouthing the US. This guy Bayo is winning because he's a lazy guy. He never mentioned the specific job or level of education he did in the US. He likes living near the beach; Wow! he can't afford that in the US if he does not work hard enough. And if he continues to compare the US to Nigeria. He obviously doesn't want to respect the US's regulatory system, which makes the US great.

Really? Most Nigerians I meet do not even want to go back home. My roommate at Uni did not even want to visit home, he stayed back every holiday saying it was not safe at home. The goodness about Nigeria compared to other countries seems to mostly live on RU-vid and in overly patriotic Nigerians. Because in reality we do not have Boko Haram, the daily kidnappings,. the runaway inflation and forex problems that even chased some multi-nationals like Shoprite. May be compared to the US that is suffering from severe gun-violence not African countries.

Thank you for not giving up on your fatherland.

Own a property in Lagos as well. Don’t pay five months rent

Oh, I schooled at the University of Hull. Spent one year and 6 months there. Nice city, but back home in Nigeria and I love home.

Exactly, the cold and rain in the UK under those months of grey skies is just not nice. I an grateful that I was born and raised in London , but I don't prefer living there as an adult.

your opinion we all have one im glad you 've had all the foods of America i ve had some foods of Nigeria and didn't care myself for it but there is something for everyone its too many deseases , bugs , nasty areas, there is too many scams and scammers of women by Nigerian men taking advantage of them proclaiming love too much stealing on tourist within africa this man is Nigerian its his country we know where we shop and what places to go to enjoy what we prefer and like I love and prefer the islands more so than Africa your use to what you know deal with it Lol as we do here what is stress to you is not what you observe if it was that awful we wouldn't be here there are many Africans want out from over there my Nigerian Fiancee is one he lives a nightmare over there and we can pay our rent up for one year as well many want month to month I can't wait till he gets from over there if I was this guy I would stay in Africa your African stay there you know your country stop complaining stay home lol no one pays taxes on a car every year here unless you move to another state your issue is your African you need to be there there are people for every where in America all people don't want to live near a beach they may want mountains views , or snow or warm weather or cold weather no one has to be tied down to just any thing one needs jobs in Africa lagos is killing my man there and he is business man I have 3 homes here own them and 2 AB&B there is plenty money to be made in America youve complained so much you should have never left Africa really lol

Exactly! If you have “money”. That’s the keyword. Not all Nigerians can talk his talk. It’ll be nice if they all could.

​@irenegaruba48 they're talking about diasporas, not everyday Nigerians.

@@irenegaruba48 When can ALL people in ANY country talk his talk? Look at my video on diaspora remittances you will see there are many people who can talk his talk in Nigeria, far more than you realize. Too many believe what is abroad to be better and IT IS FALSE!

@@nauticdixons We are talking about middle class Nigerians! Which are in Lagos, Abuja, and most state capitals! They are all living better lives than they could live overseas.

Amen. Thank you so much!

That's a lie. It's not a trap. Some Nigerians don't have to be in the US. They go to the US expecting to find free bucks on the street being very lazy. Hard-working Nigerians who have figured the US system out do make it really big and would never slam the US. Many Nigerians go to the States with the 419 mindset, and when it fails, they give all sorts of silly excuses bad-mouthing the US. This guy Bayo is winning because he's a lazy guy. He never mentioned the specific job or level of education he did in the US. He likes living near the beach; Wow! he can't afford that in the US if he does not work hard enough. And if he continues to compare the US to Nigeria. He obviously doesn't want to respect the US's regulatory system, which makes the US great.

I'm only a few years in Canada and I'm sick of it already

@@giftedchild9490 No place like home. No matter how long we live in the foreign country, we will never be one of them.

It is hard to understand oooh. one just has to experience it. Thank you :)

No matter what you say they can't listen to diaspora because some Nigerians also want to go and make the money like you do then come back.

i feel your pain, I pray God help you out soon

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Good for you. Please also try to be buying Nigerian made products to prove your love for Nigeria. God bless you.

We share similar mindset. People with our like minds might not be many but at least we exist. Naija we die here😅.

WOW. Thank you! That would be AMAZING!

I concur

Yes I agree! I need to connect with him for sure! ❤

I absolutely agree with you. He would be an amazing Ambassador.

No. We need to encourage all the bad people to japa. Let only good and patriotic people remain in Nigeria.

That's a lie. It's not a trap. Some Nigerians don't have to be in the US. They go to the US expecting to find free bucks on the street, being very lazy. Hard-working Nigerians who have figured the US system out do make it really big and would never slam the US. Many Nigerians go to the States with the 419 mindset, and when it fails, they give all sorts of silly excuses bad-mouthing the US. This guy Bayo is winning because he's a lazy guy. He never mentioned the specific job or level of education he did in the US. He likes living near the beach; Wow! he can't afford that in the US if he does not work hard enough. And if he continues to compare the US to Nigeria. He obviously doesn't want to respect the US's regulatory system, which makes the US great.

I agree 💯

But the young Nigerians are working hard to take over the affairs of the country from incompetent corrupted Nigerians elites that hold the country hostage, but was aborted by incompetent INEC and Nigeria judiciary, but they are still pushing forward.

Yep, for someone who lives in the USA yada yada yada! I would suggest that you stop blaming the Nigerian government for everything! In the old days, no one blamed their traditional leaders or rulers for infrastructure; they built them themselves. No one asked for handouts, instead, they worked hard to put food on the table and roof over their heads. Further, your host country USA wasn't built by governments but by ordinary people, including African slaves, and poor people from poverty stricken Europe.

If the government provides those amenities that you mentioned in abundance, some Nigerians would still prefer overseas to their fatherland due to inferiority mindset and lack of information. That’s why you see A man living comfortably in Nigeria with a good job selling their properties and moved to the UK, only to get there and do factory work under a supervisor that had no college degree.

@@onthegofm1887 Good leadership breed good government. Corrupt leadership with diverse selfish interests and no clue on how to develope the Country and improve the lives of its citizens have left Nigeria in a very deplorable situation. It seem you have no idea of the duty of any government. You are comparing a village chief with a Federal government with huge Financial resources and the power to maintain security, the welfare of the people and the rule of law. Nigeria is a blessed country but have never yet got good leadership.

Tax in the UK is not 40 %, only if you are a top earner is it that high. Heard great things about Namibia too 👍

@sylviasworld9397 If you earn over 50k a year, it's 40%. At the time, the 40% threshold applied to me. Namibia is heaven on Earth.

Where are you from originally?

@@LuvvMyBrownSkin Nigerian

@@wyihupoip8105 Very interesting. What made you choose Namibia in particular?

Thank you oooh

That's a lie. It's not a trap. Some Nigerians don't have to be in the US. They go to the US expecting to find free bucks on the street, being very lazy. Hard-working Nigerians who have figured the US system out do make it really big and would never slam the US. Many Nigerians go to the States with the 419 mindset, and when it fails, they give all sorts of silly excuses bad-mouthing the US. This guy Bayo is winning because he's a lazy guy. He never mentioned the specific job or level of education he did in the US. He likes living near the beach; Wow! he can't afford that in the US if he does not work hard enough. And if he continues to compare the US to Nigeria. He obviously doesn't want to respect the US's regulatory system, which makes the US great.

Deeep

i think many people will continue to do this in the future. Including me although I am only 20 and was born in America but Nigerian, I would like to relocate to Nigera in my later years 70+

please let me know if you need someone to work with here in Nigeria , I am available

You are the real deal, am based in Japan ,few years ago l discovered l don’t belong here specifically when l see how some of our people still need to work like donkey in their late 50s and 60s.

Stop wasting your money doing MBA at 54 plus!

@officialasim6772 That makes sense! Build up your investments! Pension and all then live for free when you get older!

I think many of us in diaspora will be the ones to Lead or to show our people at home how Rich our Country Nigeria is in everything called Minerals and food and values. All we need is voice our Opinions to the right corners of the government and hopefully they will listen to us all. Reading all these comments I can see we ALL have a common Desire and that is to go back home. I'm soo looking forward to going back home as well and this is NOT ONLY because I'm the only one out of my family and loved ones out here, but that i always see AN Open door to plug-into every time I visit home. I just hope that a lot of people at home will NOT take advantage of our Vulnerabilities and desires to come back home and not only invest, but to start having our lives back at our Country of Birth. Shallom everyone. God see our hearts desires and He will Help us All through

@abbyakinnola - Your eyes have been opened and you are making a very wise decision for you and your family. May every venture you undertake in your homeland be abundantly successful and may you and your family prosper and have peace.

​@@LuvvMyBrownSkinAmen 🙏

Are you guys trying to brainwash people that Nigeria is a better place to live than other countries, especially the US? This is nonsense and can only be pushed by lazy Nigerians like the host of this channel himself.

But one thing I've noticed is that all the people who are claiming Nigeria is so wondeful are those who've first had the opportunity to establish themselves abroad and then are going back on their own terms Maybe after having been educated at well respected foreign institutions and then worked for big brands and have good experience, or they have ways of making money where they live in Nigeria but earn US dollars. Or they have some capital to set up businesses. Most times you find people still need to leave again value outside of the country before they are able to come back and enjoy the good life. They are not showing people who cant afford school fees for their kids or whole families living in one room. They are just showing how a very small fraction of the population live. How many average people are enjoying all the high end experiences he is enjoying?

@@theautohabit6062 He made it clear in his video that these are his perspectives. I can relate to his perspective. Everyone should look for opportunities where they think is best for them (Nigeria or abroad).

@@theautohabit6062 Thanks for your logical response. I agree with you 100%. This guy, Bayo, is disingenuous; your comment attended to that correctly. Bayo would be nobody in Nigeria had he not gotten the education and exposure from a first world country, that's the USA. The Nigerian oppressive thing is to go abroad, educate, get work experience, and return home to brag and lie to the poor masses who may never have the chance to visit the US. Finally, it's very wrong to compare a very poor, 3rd world country, like Nigeria, to the most capitalist, 1st world country in the world. thanks again.

@@explorewithchike yes for sure. But what he didnt make clear is the context to his perspectives. The fact that he has returned from a first world country armed with what he needs to reap the 'opportunities' he can now see in Nigeria. In fact on the one hand he is absolutely right. There are actually so many more opportunities to make money in Nigeria. It's way more fluid and with less barriers than countries like UK, Canada and US. In those countries you pretty much only have the option of working hard and trying to get as high up the corporate ladder so that you can earn as much as possible. Nigeria on the other hand has so many hidden gem opportunities to even become rich. BUT the issue seems to be that you need a clear head, and not be suffering in the first place and have the right exposure, experience, education or funds to take advantage of them. There are so many people who have never left Nigeria and are just making ends meet, living from day to day. Fi ding small money here to pay rent, for transport, to buy fuel for the gen, to pay school fees, to take care of mama and papa in the village, to find money for hospital treatment when a family member is sick, to do all the bribing required to get anything done in Nigeria. And so on and so forth. They are not blind or stupid. They know there are opportunities but they dont have the means to take advantage of them. But if I come over from UK or US, well fed, with some cash in the bank, maybe I might even have a property abroad. My family are not suffering. And I am secure in the knowledge that if it doesnt work out I can pick up my foreign passport and return to where I came from. Such a person will have clarity of mind and the means to take up the many opportunities available in Nigeria. I also noticed he has an accent. So does that mean he wasnt 'born' in the US? Where was he born? Did he leave Nigeria at some point? Why did he leave his country of origin in the first place? Was th weather not hot when he was born?

But Lagos is not Nigeria. There is Ibadan, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Abeokuta, Calabar, Abuja etc which are not stressful or as chaotic as Lagos. Nice take though

Lagos like all mega cities, NYC, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Seoul are hectic. But other parts of their countries are more tranquil.

Will like to connect with you sir What's your WhatsApp

Same here. I have spent 24 years in Australia, and I am moving back home as well.

@@sly-moore3184 50 percent of your income? That is intense! I thought we have bad here in the USA

We needed that bro like right now and another of that here

That's a lie. It's not a trap. Some Nigerians don't have to be in the US. They go to the US expecting to find free bucks on the street being very lazy. Hard-working Nigerians who have figured the US system out do make it really big and would never slam the US. Many Nigerians go to the States with the 419 mindset, and when it fails, they give all sorts of silly excuses bad-mouthing the US. This guy Bayo is winning because he's a lazy guy. He never mentioned the specific job or level of education he did in the US. He likes living near the beach; Wow! he can't afford that in the US if he does not work hard enough. And if he continues to compare the US to Nigeria. He obviously doesn't want to respect the US's regulatory system, which makes the US great.

Thank you. I have had a few people correct me on this. Note taken for sure.

Let them keep fooling themselves. My attitude to those who think that way is go and find out and each to their own. Africa has potential just because there are negative things there are also positive things. No where is perfect. I used to say my body was in Europe but my spirit never left Africa.

@@gerardonochie3408 Growing up, my dad used to say “he’ll never travel but will succeed in Ghana”. And YES! He did. All his friends who traveled abroad can’t compete with his success. His house is bigger than all his friends who traveled in the 80s and 90’s. My dad is 64 yrs old but looks 55. His friends all look like they’re almost 80 yrs old and some came back home and died. I understood my dad better after my first 10 yrs in the U.S.

Why would you ask someone not to travel? It's not good. Encourage people to travel so they can experience things for themselves. If you didn't travel, there's no way you'll be able to think the way you do now, to make comparisons and draw your own conclusions. If Africans don't travel, they'll think there's something out there they're missing and won't appreciate what they have. Encourage people to travel.

@@afamefunaibeabuchi873 I don’t ask people anything. However, I share my experiences with family members and close friends back in Ghana. I have 3 friends who listened to me and after a few years are doing EXTREMELY well for themselves in Ghana. If someone ask me what life is abroad, I’m transparent and it’s up to them to make their own decisions.

I don't know what you are talking about? There are so many opportunities in the US despite the racism! You can easily raise capital! Its so easy!

Just prayerfully connect with the right people and you will be okay. We still have honest and God-fearing people in Nigeria that can help you without ripping you off.

I'm from akwa Ibom. I feel proud you mentioned Akwa Ibom.. You'll love your stay in Akwa Ibom trust me... Currently I live in Port Harcourt with my family. I'll be glad to connect if you make up your mind to come around.

Please explore other African countries before going to Nigeria. Nigeria is not a safe place to reside. That is all I have to say.

Akwa Ibom is save and beautiful

​@@MartinPublic My friend and her family moved back to Nigeria after 30+ years in the US. Going on 10 years now, and she wouldn't change a thing. Of course it helps that she has an American passport so she can't get out any time she wants. Whenever she comes to the US, she can't wait to get back to Nigeria.