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The mistake people make is that they think that those who left don’t love Nigeria as much as those who stay.
Fallacy

BigDawsNet:


2022-2023 with 11m you can travel to the UK to study with your family of 3

2024 16-17m should be your budget if your wanna travel to study in the UK alone


Congratulations to does who left from 2020-2023
Not like they knew what was going to happen...but they we're just lucky


And people who taught its the end of the movement for them now because of the xchage rate crisis.. I pray God find dem favour

16 -17 million ?, are you sure

Tuition alone should be above 10000 Pounds per year, isn't that 20 million ?
How about living expenses ?

This is sad

Beekeeper1:
I’ve always been that person who says, “Naija till I die!” I grew up here, spent my whole life here, and I love this place like it’s part of my DNA. The food, the culture, the vibe—there’s just nothing like it. Even when my friends left for “greener pastures,” I was here, holding down the fort. “Who will remain to fix Naija if we all run away?” I’d joke.

But last month, my patriotism met its match.

It all started on a Monday morning—the kind that already feels like it’s out to get you before it even begins. I had a big presentation that day, one that could finally lead to a promotion. I got up extra early, suit pressed, slides perfected, and was out the door, determined to make a great impression.

Then NEPA happened. Halfway through my morning routine, the lights went out. No electricity. “No wahala,” I thought, scrambling to find my power bank for my phone and a flashlight to finish getting ready. I wasn’t going to let a little thing like no power stop me, right?

As I headed out, I noticed the fuel gauge blinking “empty.” Just my luck. I made a quick detour to the petrol station, only to be greeted by a line that looked like half of Lagos was there. An hour later, I was still in that line, watching the time tick by as my promotion dreams started slipping out of reach. But I finally got fuel, threw a thank you to the attendant, and sped off, hoping to make up for lost time.

And then I hit the traffic. Not today, please, I thought, gripping the steering wheel, whispering every “I cast and bind” prayer I knew. But Lagos traffic doesn’t answer prayers—it just swallows time, no matter how hard you beg.

I was almost at the office when I got stopped. You guessed it—police checkpoint. The officer took his sweet time inspecting my documents, dropping hints about “something for the weekend,” and I watched the last precious minutes melt away. By the time he finally waved me off, I’d missed my meeting.

When I finally got to the office, my boss didn’t even let me explain. She just gave me the look, that one that says, You had one job. I knew then that any hope for that promotion was gone.

That was it. I was drained, frustrated, and completely over it. It was like the universe was telling me, “Oga, it’s time to go.”

I don’t want to leave Naija; I really don’t. But sometimes, loving this place feels like being in a relationship with someone who just can’t get it together. You see the potential, the charm, the good heart underneath, but there’s always something—always some last-minute obstacle, some hidden clause that makes it so hard.

So yeah, I have a ‘japa’ plan now. I still love this place, and I always will. But maybe I need to love it from afar, with a little less “NEPA wahala” and a bit more stability. It’s a bittersweet plan, but hey, maybe one day I’ll come back, and Nigeria will be ready to meet me halfway.

Until then, my ‘japa’ plan is officially on standby. Because as much as I love this place, sometimes love just isn’t enough.

In Nigeria , if you have something important to do that can make and mar you . You better get prepared yesterday . Ensure all you do to get it done has a second option

BigDawsNet:


2022-2023 with 11m you can travel to the UK to study with your family of 3

2024 16-17m should be your budget if your wanna travel to study in the UK alone


Congratulations to does who left from 2020-2023
Not like they knew what was going to happen...but they we're just lucky


And people who taught its the end of the movement for them now because of the xchage rate crisis.. I pray God find dem favour

The 16-17M you quoted, is it for the first year while you look for something to do to pay for your second year of study? How far can you go with that amount?

Lol, ensure to buy enough Adire from us to represent us there on your way out.

Beekeeper1:
I’ve always been that person who says, “Naija till I die!” I grew up here, spent my whole life here, and I love this place like it’s part of my DNA. The food, the culture, the vibe—there’s just nothing like it. Even when my friends left for “greener pastures,” I was here, holding down the fort. “Who will remain to fix Naija if we all run away?” I’d joke.

But last month, my patriotism met its match.

It all started on a Monday morning—the kind that already feels like it’s out to get you before it even begins. I had a big presentation that day, one that could finally lead to a promotion. I got up extra early, suit pressed, slides perfected, and was out the door, determined to make a great impression.

Then NEPA happened. Halfway through my morning routine, the lights went out. No electricity. “No wahala,” I thought, scrambling to find my power bank for my phone and a flashlight to finish getting ready. I wasn’t going to let a little thing like no power stop me, right?

As I headed out, I noticed the fuel gauge blinking “empty.” Just my luck. I made a quick detour to the petrol station, only to be greeted by a line that looked like half of Lagos was there. An hour later, I was still in that line, watching the time tick by as my promotion dreams started slipping out of reach. But I finally got fuel, threw a thank you to the attendant, and sped off, hoping to make up for lost time.

And then I hit the traffic. Not today, please, I thought, gripping the steering wheel, whispering every “I cast and bind” prayer I knew. But Lagos traffic doesn’t answer prayers—it just swallows time, no matter how hard you beg.

I was almost at the office when I got stopped. You guessed it—police checkpoint. The officer took his sweet time inspecting my documents, dropping hints about “something for the weekend,” and I watched the last precious minutes melt away. By the time he finally waved me off, I’d missed my meeting.

When I finally got to the office, my boss didn’t even let me explain. She just gave me the look, that one that says, You had one job. I knew then that any hope for that promotion was gone.

That was it. I was drained, frustrated, and completely over it. It was like the universe was telling me, “Oga, it’s time to go.”

I don’t want to leave Naija; I really don’t. But sometimes, loving this place feels like being in a relationship with someone who just can’t get it together. You see the potential, the charm, the good heart underneath, but there’s always something—always some last-minute obstacle, some hidden clause that makes it so hard.

So yeah, I have a ‘japa’ plan now. I still love this place, and I always will. But maybe I need to love it from afar, with a little less “NEPA wahala” and a bit more stability. It’s a bittersweet plan, but hey, maybe one day I’ll come back, and Nigeria will be ready to meet me halfway.

Until then, my ‘japa’ plan is officially on standby. Because as much as I love this place, sometimes love just isn’t enough.

Next time buy petrol the night before and sleep in a hotel within walking or okada distance of your workplace. Also, iron the clothes the night before.

Eyah pele. Between 2018 to 2019 i wrote ielts 7 times, missed two exams i paid for. Some people thought i was mad. You can love your country but when opportunity arises take it and come back later with your dual port 🤭

My brother. Let's gather here

Living in Nigeria is mentally draining,...

You even have a Job ,with promotion exam inview

Your papers are even complete

You comfortablely fuel your car

Toor You even own a Car ..

You even own a Laptop...

You even get Suit...

The hustle here in Nigeria and Poverty steering us in the face everyday...

Well na big na u be joor ..

Nigeria no balance... At all

Shey na one person go kill himself uptop power bike today...

because Nigeria economy is not is headache...

Everyday there is multiple situation that will zapp out the little Joy inside of you ..

But Goodluck oo

With all what you narrated yet our Polithiefcians don't want us to Japa BUT most of their children aren't living in Nigeria

RealLordZeus:
We are in the same boat..
The funny part is, all my friends that have Japa'd while I was reiterating my love for the fatherland now mock me almost on a daily basis.

To make matter worse, I could conveniently relocate my family then, but now the cost of relocating myself gan don my head...

Inflation has eroded all the gains saved..
I am tired.

Eya, u could have started earning in dollars then. make earning dollars online a priority, it will save u a lot. Even if u want to relocate, it is easy to just convert ur dollars or pay directly

Fuel issues as small as it can seem sometimes can ruin ur whole day and program. I would have said why didn't u get enough fuel the the night b4 knowing u have an early morning meeting but one would ask should fuel be hard to get in a civilised country not to talk of oil producing country with the biggest refinery in Africa?

I'm sorry to say but Naija is in wrong hands and only God and angry Nigerians can deliver us.

for the past 14days i have not seen light, to eat food na wahala, to drink water is another issue, from house to work transport expensive. this country hard i swear. if hell exist on earth, Nigeria must be it

Indeed, this is a place of like minds.
Am seriously working on my own japa project.
By God's grace, before November next year, I'll be running my MSc in Canada.
My family will me later.

RealLordZeus:
We are in the same boat..
The funny part is, all my friends that have Japa'd while I was reiterating my love for the fatherland now mock me almost on a daily basis.

To make matter worse, I could conveniently relocate my family then, but now the cost of relocating myself gan don my head...

Inflation has eroded all the gains saved..
I am tired.

cococandy:
The mistake people make is that they think that those who left don’t love Nigeria as much as those who stay.
Fallacy

I believe some Japa-shamed those who left as a way to cope with their own inability to migrate. 😂

No be today weh i do my own plan. Since. Kemgbe.

I graduated and worked in a bank. Left the system in 2014 have have been in business since then. Currently, my duplex will be ready on or before December.
I am not leaving Nigeria because I am hungry or looking for a greener pasture. No.
I am leaving because this country does not allow me and my children to maximise our potentials.

Our lives are not safe and guaranteed.
Death trap everywhere.
Drugs are fake.
Doctors exploit patients.
Schools take bribes to give you ission.
Jobs are never gotten if you have not "Abraham".

What dreams are you really living to fulfil in this country.

OMG 😱

jaxxy:
Fuel issues as small as it can seem sometimes can ruin ur whole day and program. I would have said why didn't u get enough fuel the the night b4 knowing u have an early morning meeting but then should fuel be hard to get in a civilised country not to talk of oil producing country with the biggest refinery in Africa?

I'm sorry to say but Naija is in wrong hands and only God and angry Nigerians can deliver us.

Caseless:


I've always said it; the easiest way you can have peace and keep your blood pressure in checks is to give up on Nigeria. If Nigeria gets better having given up on her, It's better. But hoping on her while you don't see sign of Nigeria getting better, that's where the danger lies to you and your health.


What goes bad yesterday is different from what will go bad tomorrow - It's from one thing going bad to another every minute.

We don't have the national resolve to do the right thing; it's always about the individual interest or personal gains. No national value.

Everyone want to get into the system to get their own share and leave every other person to suffer.

Look at the power situation that led to you missing promotional exam. It's an every day thing. Then grid collapsed and everywhere went dark.

They said there's an attack on transmission lines and 16 states in the north are without electricity for the past 9 days, we have not addressed that issue. We don't have any alternative to fall back on when situation goes out of plans. If we can't manage this kind of man-made situation, what do you think would be the situation if nature had put us in any space prone to earthquakes or natural disaster.

We're not prepared for anything, not even a pandemic. We're only ready to ready to steal and destroy.
It's a sad situation. As a Nigerian, I feel like a man whose only child is not doing well in life. It's constant sadness.

We're a confused nation.
please do us a favor and shut up your dirty mouth.
What are you saying,now?
We all you very well,how you used to attack and vilify honest and genuine lovers of this country
for speaking the truth ...how you used to throw stones at and attack others who always said things the way they in Nigeria...how you used to call them "haters" of their own country. Now you dare open your sacrilegious mouth and say the above?! You gotta know something,the judgement for people like you will be severe.

Good luck

Beekeeper1:
I’ve always been that person who says, “Naija till I die!” I grew up here, spent my whole life here, and I love this place like it’s part of my DNA. The food, the culture, the vibe—there’s just nothing like it. Even when my friends left for “greener pastures,” I was here, holding down the fort. “Who will remain to fix Naija if we all run away?” I’d joke.

But last month, my patriotism met its match.

It all started on a Monday morning—the kind that already feels like it’s out to get you before it even begins. I had a big presentation that day, one that could finally lead to a promotion. I got up extra early, suit pressed, slides perfected, and was out the door, determined to make a great impression.

Then NEPA happened. Halfway through my morning routine, the lights went out. No electricity. “No wahala,” I thought, scrambling to find my power bank for my phone and a flashlight to finish getting ready. I wasn’t going to let a little thing like no power stop me, right?

As I headed out, I noticed the fuel gauge blinking “empty.” Just my luck. I made a quick detour to the petrol station, only to be greeted by a line that looked like half of Lagos was there. An hour later, I was still in that line, watching the time tick by as my promotion dreams started slipping out of reach. But I finally got fuel, threw a thank you to the attendant, and sped off, hoping to make up for lost time.

And then I hit the traffic. Not today, please, I thought, gripping the steering wheel, whispering every “I cast and bind” prayer I knew. But Lagos traffic doesn’t answer prayers—it just swallows time, no matter how hard you beg.

I was almost at the office when I got stopped. You guessed it—police checkpoint. The officer took his sweet time inspecting my documents, dropping hints about “something for the weekend,” and I watched the last precious minutes melt away. By the time he finally waved me off, I’d missed my meeting.

When I finally got to the office, my boss didn’t even let me explain. She just gave me the look, that one that says, You had one job. I knew then that any hope for that promotion was gone.

That was it. I was drained, frustrated, and completely over it. It was like the universe was telling me, “Oga, it’s time to go.”

I don’t want to leave Naija; I really don’t. But sometimes, loving this place feels like being in a relationship with someone who just can’t get it together. You see the potential, the charm, the good heart underneath, but there’s always something—always some last-minute obstacle, some hidden clause that makes it so hard.

So yeah, I have a ‘japa’ plan now. I still love this place, and I always will. But maybe I need to love it from afar, with a little less “NEPA wahala” and a bit more stability. It’s a bittersweet plan, but hey, maybe one day I’ll come back, and Nigeria will be ready to meet me halfway.

Until then, my ‘japa’ plan is officially on standby. Because as much as I love this place, sometimes love just isn’t enough.

Very interesting fiction

Op wasn't well prepared. He should have bought fuel the day before knowing he needed to go to the office the following day.

Caseless:


I've always said it; the easiest way you can have peace and keep your blood pressure in checks is to give up on Nigeria. If Nigeria gets better having given up on her, It's better. But hoping on her while you don't see sign of Nigeria getting better, that's where the danger lies to you and your health.


What goes bad yesterday is different from what will go bad tomorrow - It's from one thing going bad to another every minute.

We don't have the national resolve to do the right thing; it's always about the individual interest or personal gains. No national value.

Everyone want to get into the system to get their own share and leave every other person to suffer.

Look at the power situation that led to you missing promotional exam. It's an every day thing. Then grid collapsed and everywhere went dark.

They said there's an attack on transmission lines and 16 states in the north are without electricity for the past 9 days, we have not addressed that issue. We don't have any alternative to fall back on when situation goes out of plans. If we can't manage this kind of man-made situation, what do you think would be the situation if nature had put us in any space prone to earthquakes or natural disaster.

We're not prepared for anything, not even a pandemic. We're only ready to ready to steal and destroy.
It's a sad situation. As a Nigerian, I feel like a man whose only child is not doing well in life. It's constant sadness.

We're a confused nation.

All thanks to Yoruba people's god called Bola Ahmed Tinubu who ed forces with the buffoon called Muhammadu Buhari to start the complete destruction of Nigeria in 2015.


Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Muhammadu Buhari
Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi
El Rufai
Babatunde Raji Fashola
Atiku Abubakar
Bukola Saraki
Rochas Okorocha
Adams Oshiomhole
Chris Ngige
Tambuwal
Nyesome Wike
Mahmoud Yakubu


God and nature will judge you all. The evil you people collectively brought upon Nigeria since 2015 will continue to torment and haunt your children and those unborn

The only people that says Nigeria is making progress are those stealing from it

Every other person hates what Nigeria has become

Dude, you were not prepared.

Who depends on NEPA as 1st choice of power supply?

Blame yourself!

It's already too late to japa. Western countries have shut their door. You should have left when others were doing so from 2021 to 2023. Now there are no jobs anywhere abraod. Immigrants are now seen as d unemployment problem. Dey ur dey oo or you go clean nyash/wash plate/do security tire for abroad

trium:


I hear you and I don't want to poison your mind but let me ask you a question, have you come in with a Nigerian-born lad who grew up in UK or US and came back as an adult, or even if they are abroad, they start yapping Nigeria

You see the maturity in how they view life. Even though they grew up privileged and richer than Nigerians, due to their economy, they don't compare. They seek to understand and respect you. At least, majority of them. A Nigerian who japa should know better than those naiive IJGB. That is what made me reply you but I may be going overboard in my reaction too. One thing I know about Nigerians is that while it is a good thing we aspire and compete, there is an unhealthy rivalry where we don't understand that people have time for everything. Something like God's time is the best? We want people to be in our own image instead of letting them go through life in their own process, problems and solutions.

I know those who have gone and come back, some will stay there forever but what I know is what everyone wants is different and until we taste the other side, we take the little things right in front of us for granted. I want friends who are happy for me, wherever I am even though it's not what they thought. My friends should be a form of and not remind me of pain but 'what can we do now?' And if you can't help, then don't stress. Again, I have learned that the way comedians tell the truth with a joke is how people tell us the truth with jokes too. Don't stand up to their comedy

Have a blessed relationship. Amen.

rest bro. It's normal banter and a very different situation to what your picture here suggests. They didn't put him down secretly. They bantered him to his face.

Your story, true or not, just go.

Many of us are mentally out of this country since day one.

Caseless:


I've always said it; the easiest way you can have peace and keep your blood pressure in checks is to give up on Nigeria. If Nigeria gets better having given up on her, It's better. But hoping on her while you don't see sign of Nigeria getting better, that's where the danger lies to you and your health.


What goes bad yesterday is different from what will go bad tomorrow - It's from one thing going bad to another every minute.

We don't have the national resolve to do the right thing; it's always about the individual interest or personal gains. No national value.

Everyone want to get into the system to get their own share and leave every other person to suffer.

Look at the power situation that led to you missing promotional exam. It's an every day thing. Then grid collapsed and everywhere went dark.

They said there's an attack on transmission lines and 16 states in the north are without electricity for the past 9 days, we have not addressed that issue. We don't have any alternative to fall back on when situation goes out of plans. If we can't manage this kind of man-made situation, what do you think would be the situation if nature had put us in any space prone to earthquakes or natural disaster.

We're not prepared for anything, not even a pandemic. We're only ready to ready to steal and destroy.
It's a sad situation. As a Nigerian, I feel like a man whose only child is not doing well in life. It's constant sadness.

We're a confused nation.

But that is the philosophy of Tinubu that is ruling us. "Iwo a ri tie se lasiko temi" (You will succeed during my regime) . His regime is for individual to be successful not the whole country. Individualism and selfish approach which has always been our problem. We are not concerned about what happened to our schools, roads, health system, our youth etc

patient with starboy,the agbero chairman that built that Lagos State were you are to build nigeria of your taste

You gulfed by not preparing ahead of time. the cloths should have been ironed a day before same with fueling your car.
Blame your self and not Nigeria.

Nigeria is better loved from afar. It took me a while to realize.