NewStats: 3,259,244 , 8,169,587 topics. Date: Saturday, 24 May 2025 at 01:16 PM 1qz2m

This "Japa" thing, eh? It’s not something anyone can fully explain to another person.

People will always have opinions about the decisions you make, often forgetting that life is meant to be explored—whether in Nigeria or elsewhere.

As someone who recently relocated, I can confidently say that both Nigeria 🇳🇬 and the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 have their good, bad, and ugly sides.

For example, in my opinion, unemployment in the UK feels almost nonexistent because there’s always something to do. The same applies to Nigeria, but the key difference is that in Nigeria, salaries often aren’t enough to sustain you.

I’ve worked several low-level jobs in Nigeria—security guard, immunization staff, private school teacher, and customer service. With those jobs, the pay barely allowed me to feed comfortably. It wasn’t until I landed a data job paying about ₦800k that I started to feel like Nigeria wasn’t so bad after all. With that salary, I was living relatively well. However, I still chose to relocate because I wanted to explore international job markets, and I know I can always return to my Nigerian job if necessary.

Here’s the thing: if you’re earning well from a job or business and can comfortably afford healthcare and other essentials, there’s no need to abandon all that just to “Japa,” unless you’re sure you can secure the same level of comfort abroad. But if you’re struggling in Nigeria and have a sponsor, bro, take the chance.

The elite and politicians? They’ve got investments earning them foreign currency, so they don’t care if the naira collapses to ₦3,000 per dollar. Think about it—they have dual citizenships, foreign residency, or second ports. Trusting them to prioritize the country’s progress feels naive. Maybe I'll start trusting them when I start seeing results

Relocation isn’t about running away; it’s about seeking better opportunities for growth. And , nobody tied you to one spot. If it’s not working in the UK, move back to Nigeria—or vice versa, if you have the means. Keep exploring.

Life is flexible.

tosinhtml:


I no dey Nigeria my bro

What makes you think 🤔 I am bro and also in Nigeria.

Lol, UK is indeed a good country. If you work hard and focused you will achieve all
Your dreams, UK is not for lazy people. If you put 1/4 of effort you put for survival in Nigeria, you will easy make it in the UK. It might be hard at the beginning but UK is far better than Nigeria and lots of other countries. Living in the Uk comes with kid be benefit. Good healthcare and security

pansophist:


Your premise differs from mine. My point is about the country in question, not the language they speak there. If the OP have permanent residency in lets say Norway, and UK, he will achieve more in Norway than the UK.

UK is just a third world country attached to London. Outside London (which is unaffordable anyway for a starter), UK is really broke. I am referring to the UK of today, 2024, not twenty years ago.

Go to reddit and youtube and see Brits complaining bitterly, and thousands moving away, even recent immigrants.

I understand the UK is one step ahead Nigeria, but if one has to choose, and if prosperity is non-negotiable, then UK should be off the table.

If you want me to paste painful statistics about present day UK, I will. Yes, it is that bad. UK should be off the table.

Kingju:


Let me ask you a question, since dem born you reach now ehn, what exactly have you don for Nigeria?? What exactly have you contributed to see that the country move forward??

We keep judging our country forgetting that those countries we are running to, their citizens were responsible for where they are today. You dey talk say you no send your area people because nobody gree contribute to pay for light even though una dey get light. You decide to fashi dem because you get power bank. You never go there, you don dey post pics of yansh and snow, shea you see the average Nigerian mentality?

Na why Trump go deport plenty people be this, go back to your country and fix it

What contribution can you make would make any difference in a society already against the common people ....No one cares about your contribution just go to a society were your contribution would be appreciated

tosinhtml:


The average salary in Norway is actually higher than UK, 668,400 Norwegian Krone (47,217.49 Pound sterling) higher than UK which is 35,828 Pound sterling, but there are better jobs & work life balance in UK than Norway. Norway does not have a general minimum wage.

On Reddit people are even complaining of how hard it is to get jobs in Norway: https://www.reddit.com/r/Norway/comments/1bsa0f9/why_is_getting_even_entry_level_tech_jobs_so_hard/

It's harder for foreigners in Norway but a better work life balance in the UK than Norway? That is a lie.

https://www.thehrdirector.com/business-news/work_life_balance/uk-ranks-among-worst-countries-work-life-balance/

When I keep saying Japa if you can and nothing will ever make me born or raise any of my children in Nigeria, people think I'm being proud. Here is heaven compared to Nigeria. Though they have there ups and down. Even your politicians and president prefer here thank Nigeria in holidays and medical care.

GUNITGuy:

What contribution can you make would make any difference in a society already against the common people ....No one cares about your contribution just go to a society were your contribution would be appreciated

You are naive.

People had to fight for whatever rights they enjoy in those countries. They did not cry in church every weekend as Nigerians do.

Not exactly




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Bea1234:
US
UK
Canada
Australia

Ireland
Scotland
New Zealand
Austria
Netherlands
Norway
Denmark

If you dey any of the above countries, you don't know what God has done for you. People are suffering in Nigeria. Don't be deceived by all those guys commending this istration.. they are not based in Nigeria.

As a Nigerian, Life is already winning you by 1:0, then if you come poor, that's 2:0 by default. Imagine how many clubs fit do come back at 2:0.. it happens once in a while. There's a high possibility that Chelsea won't replicate such success till the end of this season. [/b]JAPA NOW[b]

Just this morning them don cut our yard light cos nobody gree bring money despite we do have steady light o.. but wetin concern me I get strong battery and power bank.. if my pb off I go bet9ja go charge.. I dropped out of school cos.no body to help..I'm just doing my best.. even if i kpai from hunger tomorrow, heaven knows that I tried my best. The country is in ruins. $10,000 is over #15,000,000 (15 million naira)


Nigerian men and women (single or married) relocate now with immediate effect. Nothing fit work for this country. I no go talk am again o

A nation without light can never prosper. Run now. I can't complain enough. Leave now.

I'll be back. Make I go finish proofreading this book . The book say dey vex me... Proofreading no be easy work o. Brb

They will soon be here telling you how you are not patriotic.

Kingju:


Let me ask you a question, since dem born you reach now ehn, what exactly have you don for Nigeria?? What exactly have you contributed to see that the country move forward??

We keep judging our country forgetting that those countries we are running to, their citizens were responsible for where they are today. You dey talk say you no send your area people because nobody gree contribute to pay for light even though una dey get light. You decide to fashi dem because you get power bank. You never go there, you don dey post pics of yansh and snow, shea you see the average Nigerian mentality?

Na why Trump go deport plenty people be this, go back to your country and fix it

Can you state whether Nigeria has put him in a condition that can enable him do anything for Nigeria?

okoroemeka:
do you know how much it will cost now to go to those countries you listed?do you think any average Nigerian can just pack his bags and move to new Zealand?it is now meant for the rich or those with properties to sell,or those willing to brave the hot sands of the Sahara desert and the depths of the Mediterranean sea,be realistic and optimistic for the millions that cannot japa

I think he is telling those who are there to thank God compared to the challenges to be faced way bak home

Kingju:


Let me ask you a question, since dem born you reach now ehn, what exactly have you don for Nigeria?? What exactly have you contributed to see that the country move forward??

We keep judging our country forgetting that those countries we are running to, their citizens were responsible for where they are today. You dey talk say you no send your area people because nobody gree contribute to pay for light even though una dey get light. You decide to fashi dem because you get power bank. You never go there, you don dey post pics of yansh and snow, shea you see the average Nigerian mentality?

Na why Trump go deport plenty people be this, go back to your country and fix it

Which section you don try fix for the country as you dey talk so?
Will they allow you fix it? Wen you talk n try to protest peacefully that there policies are not helping us....them go tag you another thing.

Allow who gey money japa, shebi we stil dey here, we don die?

Everydaylove:
Abeg remove UK... God forbid. Guys are are struggling there.

You're getting info from unfortunate people

Akpaamunsi:

Shut the furk up, mpii.
Everyone cannot leave Nigeria, but you left, abi? To chille of alll places. The kind of witchcraft we have on nairaland is really amazing

Men this chile matter really pain you o. You go die last last for my matter 😝😝😝

AbujaLagos:
You're getting info from unfortunate people

He is telling the truth. I have a friend here, he has yet to balance himself since he got there in March.

He says bill and taxes will take all your money + feeding and transportation. If you skip work, salary will be deducted.


We can be better than those countries, just that everything in Nigeria is bastardized

Kingju:


Let me ask you a question, since dem born you reach now ehn, what exactly have you don for Nigeria?? What exactly have you contributed to see that the country move forward??

We keep judging our country forgetting that those countries we are running to, their citizens were responsible for where they are today. You dey talk say you no send your area people because nobody gree contribute to pay for light even though una dey get light. You decide to fashi dem because you get power bank. You never go there, you don dey post pics of yansh and snow, shea you see the average Nigerian mentality?

Na why Trump go deport plenty people be this, go back to your country and fix it

U are among d problems of nation and people at large,somebody is talking of how Nigeria now a ( dream killer) courtesy of our rougue elite thieves has destroyed d nation manpower and labour investment asset,through lack of employment , inflation,zero access to small entrepreneural loan,biz grants, mindless looting and corruption, presently killing big companies who have previously contributed to Nigeria human labour assets,not to talk millions of small scale biz folding up by d day...
U come dey here dey ask person wey never chop weytin e don contribute to Nigeria...e for contribute em liver give naija,same ppl who have nothing to contribute here are in well planned and developed nation who gave and weaponised them to have something to contribute,kudus to KEMI BADENOCH,if to say naija ...e for no see green light,
I know no for were she for see 30million buy APC senatorial ticket first before e go still go do wuru wuru with national working committee nwc ,her dream of being a honest political leader for don die they tey

Bea1234:
US
UK
Canada
Australia

Ireland
Scotland
New Zealand
Austria
Netherlands
Norway
Denmark

If you dey any of the above countries, you don't know what God has done for you. People are suffering in Nigeria. Don't be deceived by all those guys commending this istration.. they are not based in Nigeria.

As a Nigerian, Life is already winning you by 1:0, then if you come poor, that's 2:0 by default. Imagine how many clubs fit do come back at 2:0.. it happens once in a while. There's a high possibility that Chelsea won't replicate such success till the end of this season. [/b]JAPA NOW[b]

Just this morning them don cut our yard light cos nobody gree bring money despite we do have steady light o.. but wetin concern me I get strong battery and power bank.. if my pb off I go bet9ja go charge.. I dropped out of school cos.no body to help..I'm just doing my best.. even if i kpai from hunger tomorrow, heaven knows that I tried my best. The country is in ruins. $10,000 is over #15,000,000 (15 million naira)


Nigerian men and women (single or married) relocate now with immediate effect. Nothing fit work for this country. I no go talk am again o

A nation without light can never prosper. Run now. I can't complain enough. Leave now.

I'll be back. Make I go finish proofreading this book . The book say dey vex me... Proofreading no be easy work o. Brb

Add Finland 🇫🇮 to it abeg

Bea1234:
US
UK
Canada
Australia

Ireland

Just this morning them don cut our yard light cos nobody gree bring money despite we do have steady light o.. but wetin concern me I get strong battery and power bank.. if my pb off I go bet9ja go charge.. I dropped out of school cos.no body to help..I'm just doing my best.. even if i kpai from hunger tomorrow, heaven knows that I tried my best. The country is in ruins. $10,000 is over #15,000,000 (15 million naira)


Nigerian men and women (single or married) relocate now with immediate effect. Nothing fit work for this country. I no go talk am again o

A nation without light can never prosper. Run now. I can't complain enough. Leave now.

I'll be back. Make I go finish proofreading this book . The book say dey vex me... Proofreading no be easy work o. Brb

You mentioned that your electricity supply was regular, yet you chose not to pay your bill. They disconnected your supply because of nonpayment of bills; which is fair enough. You would have ended up in jail if it was to be in any of the countries you mentioned. You express a desire for Nigeria to improve, but you preferred to avoid fulfilling your civic responsibilities. Can you honestly imagine living in any of those countries where essential services like electricity, water, and taxes are not paid for by the citizens?

How do you think the governments of those countries are able to provide such high-quality services? The truth is, governance comes at a cost. Public services—whether it's infrastructure, healthcare, or education—are funded by taxes and the active participation of citizens. The prosperity of a nation relies on everyone contributing their fair share. For any country to thrive, its people must recognize that good governance requires resources, and those resources are provided through compliance with civic duties, including paying bills and taxes.

Kingju:


Let me ask you a question, since dem born you reach now ehn, what exactly have you don for Nigeria?? What exactly have you contributed to see that the country move forward??

We keep judging our country forgetting that those countries we are running to, their citizens were responsible for where they are today. You dey talk say you no send your area people because nobody gree contribute to pay for light even though una dey get light. You decide to fashi dem because you get power bank. You never go there, you don dey post pics of yansh and snow, shea you see the average Nigerian mentality?

Na why Trump go deport plenty people be this, go back to your country and fix it

When you Wan try fix the country those wey make am bad no allow you, them wan kill you for trying. Wetin you go do?
Guy you never see anything. When you see you go run even enter forest

Bea1234:
US
UK
Canada
Australia

Ireland
Scotland
New Zealand
Austria
Netherlands
Norway
Denmark

If you dey any of the above countries, you don't know what God has done for you. People are suffering in Nigeria. Don't be deceived by all those guys commending this istration.. they are not based in Nigeria.

As a Nigerian, Life is already winning you by 1:0, then if you come poor, that's 2:0 by default. Imagine how many clubs fit do come back at 2:0.. it happens once in a while. There's a high possibility that Chelsea won't replicate such success till the end of this season. [/b]JAPA NOW[b]

Just this morning them don cut our yard light cos nobody gree bring money despite we do have steady light o.. but wetin concern me I get strong battery and power bank.. if my pb off I go bet9ja go charge.. I dropped out of school cos.no body to help..I'm just doing my best.. even if i kpai from hunger tomorrow, heaven knows that I tried my best. The country is in ruins. $10,000 is over #15,000,000 (15 million naira)


Nigerian men and women (single or married) relocate now with immediate effect. Nothing fit work for this country. I no go talk am again o

A nation without light can never prosper. Run now. I can't complain enough. Leave now.

I'll be back. Make I go finish proofreading this book . The book say dey vex me... Proofreading no be easy work o. Brb

At the bolded, I crown you Nigerian wisest man of the year. The flesh and blood did not reveal this to you.

mmsen:


It's harder for foreigners in Norway but a better work life balance in the UK than Norway? That is a lie.

https://www.thehrdirector.com/business-news/work_life_balance/uk-ranks-among-worst-countries-work-life-balance/

For Immigrants!

Kingju:


Let me ask you a question, since dem born you reach now ehn, what exactly have you don for Nigeria?? What exactly have you contributed to see that the country move forward??

We keep judging our country forgetting that those countries we are running to, their citizens were responsible for where they are today. You dey talk say you no send your area people because nobody gree contribute to pay for light even though una dey get light. You decide to fashi dem because you get power bank. You never go there, you don dey post pics of yansh and snow, shea you see the average Nigerian mentality?

Na why Trump go deport plenty people be this, go back to your country and fix it

He pays his tax and levy regularly .

IyaTola:
What makes you think 🤔 I am bro and also in Nigeria.

Sorry using bro is gender-neutral term in convos.

All my people are doing well

kings59:


He is telling the truth. I have a friend here, he has yet to balance himself since he got there in March.

He says bill and taxes will take all your money + feeding and transportation. If you skip work, salary will be deducted.


We can be better than those countries, just that everything in Nigeria is bastardized

Kingju:


Once dem tell una truth, una go begin call person bot. Are you not tired of the constant insult on Nigeria, yes, things might not be the way we want it to be bit haba, every single day, na so so negative confessions about the country, yet we as citizens are not ready to effect any meaningful change

Na because of mummu like you Nigeria can never go forward. Is like you don see something chop today

"we as citizens are not ready to effect any meaningful change" take the lead na, rubbish man

Bea1234:
US
UK
Canada
Australia

Ireland
Scotland
New Zealand
Austria
Netherlands
Norway
Denmark

If you dey any of the above countries, you don't know what God has done for you. People are suffering in Nigeria. Don't be deceived by all those guys commending this istration.. they are not based in Nigeria.

As a Nigerian, Life is already winning you by 1:0, then if you come poor, that's 2:0 by default. Imagine how many clubs fit do come back at 2:0.. it happens once in a while. There's a high possibility that Chelsea won't replicate such success till the end of this season. [/b]JAPA NOW[b]

Just this morning them don cut our yard light cos nobody gree bring money despite we do have steady light o.. but wetin concern me I get strong battery and power bank.. if my pb off I go bet9ja go charge.. I dropped out of school cos.no body to help..I'm just doing my best.. even if i kpai from hunger tomorrow, heaven knows that I tried my best. The country is in ruins. $10,000 is over #15,000,000 (15 million naira)


Nigerian men and women (single or married) relocate now with immediate effect. Nothing fit work for this country. I no go talk am again o

A nation without light can never prosper. Run now. I can't complain enough. Leave now.

I'll be back. Make I go finish proofreading this book . The book say dey vex me... Proofreading no be easy work o. Brb

Just because you dey suffer you think sey na so everybody dey suffer, a building project is ongoing in my backyard and a friend just bought a 80 million naira SUV in this same Nigeria, abi no be the same Nigeria rich people still full Ikoyi, Victoria Island, Asokoro, PH, Maitama, Lekki etc....abi na different Nigeria?

Do you even think a poor man can afford to travel abroad now?

its not for the weak libya na war zone

MrFourSHIRTS:



Naa you no wann trekk

Kingju:


Let me ask you a question, since dem born you reach now ehn, what exactly have you don for Nigeria?? What exactly have you contributed to see that the country move forward??

We keep judging our country forgetting that those countries we are running to, their citizens were responsible for where they are today. You dey talk say you no send your area people because nobody gree contribute to pay for light even though una dey get light. You decide to fashi dem because you get power bank. You never go there, you don dey post pics of yansh and snow, shea you see the average Nigerian mentality?

Na why Trump go deport plenty people be this, go back to your country and fix it

Na him de collect your oil money abi na him de collect your taxes and VATs? What did you expect him to do for you?

Kingju:


Let me ask you a question, since dem born you reach now ehn, what exactly have you don for Nigeria?? What exactly have you contributed to see that the country move forward??

We keep judging our country forgetting that those countries we are running to, their citizens were responsible for where they are today. You dey talk say you no send your area people because nobody gree contribute to pay for light even though una dey get light. You decide to fashi dem because you get power bank. You never go there, you don dey post pics of yansh and snow, shea you see the average Nigerian mentality?

Na why Trump go deport plenty people be this, go back to your country and fix it

LMAO!!!

Akpaamunsi:

Shut the furk up, mpii.
Everyone cannot leave Nigeria, but you left, abi? To chille of alll places. The kind of witchcraft we have on nairaland is really amazing

So true

what are the requirements for the 12m visit or work visa

Bazztadewu:
To go to Australia now,I'd need about 12m.the ticket alone is almost 6m.

ednut1:
china, South Korea, Singapore, Arab nations etc that have developed recently have something in common. Visionary leadership the common man contributed next to nothing.

So, Angels came from heaven to execute the vision of their leaders?

NL is peopled by educated illiterates.