I Should Have Never COME BACK TO NIGERIA | MOVING TO NIGERIA From UK : REGRETS MOVING TO NIGERIA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- MOVING BACK TO NIGERIA from any Country can be very daunting. I MOVED BACK TO NIGERIA from the UK 7 years ago and I share some of my REGRETS from MOVING BACK TO NIGERIA. In this video i share some key reasons why I should have NEVER COME BACK TO NIGERIA. The Hope is that this video will help you decide whether or not to move back to Nigeria from the UK, USA or Canada.
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My name is Lotachi Vanessa. I am a Nigerian girl living in Lagos, Nigeria. I am a career woman with many interests in beauty, fashion, food and all things beautiful. I run a number of small businesses from baking to retailing hair and accessories. As you must have guessed, I am a firm believer that multiple streams of Income is the new black. On this channel, I will be creating educating and inspiring content on food, beauty, lifestyle and career by drawing on my own experiences. Come on this journey with me and be inspired. My wish is that you leave my channel with renewed bursts of positive energy and light .
Timecodes:
0:00 - Introduction
1:07 - Background / Moving back to Nigeria from UK
3:13 - The Reality of Nigeria's Economy"in 2021
4:11 - The Job Market in Nigeria as a Foreign Graduate
7:16 - Things to note when Running a business in Nigeria
9:12 - Standard Of living in Nigeria in 2021
10:12 - Social / Security issues in Nigeria
14:07 - Positive things about Moving back to Nigeria
17:20 - Final Advice to Anyone thinking of moving back to Nigeria
18:04 - Concluding thoughts on why i should have never come back to Nigeria - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Reading through the comments, I think the issue of relocating and how it affects you is intrinsically unique to people's experiences. One person may relocate and it will turn out to be the best decision of their lives, another person will relocate back home and their experience will be a nightmare. However, I left Nigeria some years ago and I absolutely have no regrets, I will only wish to visit from time to time but to live there? Never!!
Fear fear 😂 jk I feel you though
I know right. The comments are eye opening. Everyone’s experience will be different but people don’t want to hear. Thanks for pointing this out
It's very difficult to make it in Nigeria but if you have a good plan, Nigeria is still the best place to expand to the highest level
This same mentality of people in the United States. everybody wants to impress by looking wealthy and healthy. Also The United States is full of greedy people ripping you off and scamming. You don't see it in the wealthy communities and big corporate companies because they legalize their scams and stealings through paperwork making their stealings legal in the general public eye so you want notice it. In America, poor people steal by burglary and robbery. Companies steal from you with high interest rate, high percentage rates, late fees, fake warranty deals, useless deposits, prorate fees, miscellaneous fee, administration fees and more.
The City steals from you with Street taxes, electric bill tax, water and gas tax. Phone and internet taxes. property taxes, car tax, DMV fees, income taxes, merchandise taxes. Property taxes.
The government steals from you by taxing you two or three times more of your yearly earned income.
This is why people in poor countries don't understand how people in United States can be so poor and broke living in a rich country.
Came back in 2015, the year before recession hit Nigeria in 2016. My regret? Not moving to Nigeria earlier. Nigeria forced me to introspect and start my own gig instead of slaving to make others rich. MOVING TO NIGERIA HAS BEEN THE BEST DECISION IN MY LIFE!! But to each their own. Life is not a homogeneous experience. Good luck with whatever you end up doing.
You’re right, many people come back and wish they came back earlier date deals everyone different hands. I’m still grateful for the nigerian experience though. Wouldn’t trade it for anything
There is no place like home 💚
I mean the person who said they wished they didnt come back earlier. Lotachi said it the way it really is. Any opinion Contrary to what Lotachi said is not the truth.
@@bellasmith4809 what a simp🙄
@@cupcakememes6376 hahahaha
The grass is always greener huh? I moved back to Jamaica after many years. I lived in NY for almost 30 years. I don't miss the cold, the filth, the high rent, etc. I lost a tooth because NY water has high levels of arsenic and lead (PFAs present in practically all water in America including bottled regardless of filtering it). Fortunately, I'm one of the people who are very sensitive to it or I would never have known. A cousin who visited me every year did so at the sacrifice of all his hair. He too was affected by it and his hair would drop out after every visit! I do not work here but can't imagine how people survive on so little. I came back with resources to invest in the country. It hasn't been easy and some days I want to pull my hair out but I travel a lot and keep to myself. It saddens me how the place has changed but everywhere in the world has it's issues, I reckon. For me living in systematic racism, the excessive cost of living, the fake food and being subjected to drinking water that would've eventually destroyed my kidneys, wasn't something I wanted to do anymore. While Jamaica has it's issues, I don't regret coming back. Small doses help me to stomach what I can't handle but overall I'm happy with my decision.
Wow … never even heard of issues such as this. I’m happy you moved o
I am glad you are doing well, life is short and make sure you make the best out of the life. Enjoy your self.
So sorry NY or US was a bad experience for you. It is not like that in every state. A lot of people are moving out of NY anyway. You should have tried the south - even the food is better. Come back and visit. 😊
What these people don't understand is the world in general is getting worse. You should see what homelessness is like out here in Los Angeles.
First mistake you made was moving back to Africa to look for a job instead of moving to create the job(s).
@@kwamebushman606, I agree it's not even just in Nigeria, Africa etc it's all over the world tbh
The only reason anyone should leave the UK for Nigeria is to start a business. Anything besides that, you are screwed.
Or to retire
@@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993 Or to take up a political appointment.
That's exactly what I'm planning on doing. Will only return to Nigeria after my retirement, but still gonna be busy with farminy...period!!!
Looking for a future partner is a big NO!
@@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993 but when you sick ur dead .
Nigeria is a country best loved from a distance. I escaped 35 years ago and I have no regrets. Whenever I go home (yes I still call it home) 😊 I’m excited. But I’m always disappointed that things are worse than the last time. You won’t believe there was a time I didn’t want to ‘go abroad’ until the country showed me. My only miss is that my children are not experiencing the Nigerian culture the way I did when I was young. We are making do with the UK version of Naija culture. Having said that, I wonder whether the Nigeria of my youth exists anymore? 😢
The fact that you used the word ‘escaped’ 😂. But I feel you though. For me, I will really love to stay back in Nigeria and live here but the situation of things here just keep getting so bad … everyone is having a rethink
Nigeria is not a civilised country, Period.
@@LotachiVanessa Time shall tell.
I share your opinion perfectly. 22 years in the UK. I'm grateful to God.
Can't exist if you don't build it
I moved to Nigeria around 10 years ago and I am so happy that I did. I think I have had so many opportunities that I wouldn't have had in the UK. I have been able to get some very good jobs. I'm starting a side business. I feel life is what you make it. Nigeria is so full of opportunities if you are able to tap into them
So true!
I feel the same way about moving back to Jamaica from the UK 4 years ago. Probably my biggest mistake to date. Everything mentioned in the video is exactly the same here and more. The nepotism, the profiling and keeping up appearances while dying daily, the scamming, the lack of security especially for women, the need to be aggressive and a bully to get anywhere or get anything done, the lackadaisical approach to everything, the daily reinvention of the wheel, the working to death to barely survive, the garbage everywhere, the exorbitant inflation rate and the crap salaries, the hustle mentality (and not in a good healthy way). It seems like this is the definition of third world living.
That sounds like Chicago.
Chicago really? That’s the western world there and a land of gold and honey to most Nigerians. Just wow!!
Wow!! I honestly thought Nigeria had it the worst compared to other countries … but so many similarities you point out here. You’re right, it’s a 3rd world thin
I’m Jamaican and living in china and yea I feel the same. I can’t imagine going back home to live, granted I grew up with a little privilege but I’ve experienced more of the world and don’t wanna go back 😢
@@SherrainePhillips 💯💯💯💯 Going back to any Country you have left for years. Big mistake people think there Saviour have arrived they can make your life hell Want, want, crime always stress been rob live like you are always in jail Bars on houses like prison.
I love your honesty! I’ve always thought that the reasons why our countries is suffering has something to do with us also. Please let me explain from before time our elders been traveling abroad and not investing back into our country. We feel the need to go into these foreign countries to survive. I believe if we were going aboard while investing back into our countries we will be well off. This is coming From a Jamaican living aboard currently trying to practice what I preach lol
If we went aboard while investing in our own country we could have created jobs! I’m only 20 but I’ve learn that everything is up to us. The government’s are no good even aboard. I think we have the opportunity to make good we should. Stop building these counties up and leaving your home behind. Everywhere has scammers and thieves but at least we should still create the jobs for everybody who wants it.
Our countries is suffering because we have elders that went aboard and abandon their country then wonder why nothing is good there. We have to think smart. We have to stay as one. We have to try our best to do the little we can.
I enjoyed your video. Your very pretty!
Wise comment
Very wise young woman 👏 Keep it up.
Agree 💯. Let's fight till we bleed to make nigeria better enough is enough, we can't keep living like this!
The Europe, USA and the whole western world has dramatically changed. Way more than is apparent from the surface. Keep your family close, get closer to the God of heaven. Every other thing is a mirage, and the western world, as we knew it, a memory.
Hmm
Totally agree, and it appears intentional, a plan to enslave all to a totalitarian state.
Someone gets it and you nailed it hun USA gone be just that a memory! Yup it’s totalitarian right now the last lockdown gone make way for the antichrist.
What’s going on here
Greetings from the USA... I appreciate your honesty sister
Queen 👸🏾 you are beautiful & you can achieve anything. God has got u girl. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thanks sis!!! Those kind words were needed
This is a good account of the Country we live in ... Very interesting ! Thanks for sharing your experience. I relocated back to Nigeria in 2010 & I have experienced mixed feelings to be honest ... Thanks for sharing. May God help us all 🙏
Great video! Your transparency is very much appreciated. Some of my family members are Nigerian. And you're right, they know how to enjoy life, believe in a higher power, and are always optimistic of the future. I love the different cultures, languages, and food. They may be economically poor, but they are culturally, spiritually, and socially rich. If the government could just do right by the people and focus on improving their quality of life (not just for the rich), by increasing the Middle Class and improving it's infrastructure, Nigeria would be a nation to reckon with on the world stage.
Wow, right on ma'am. You are a realist and the kind of people we need more of in Nigeria.
I don’t know if I’m a realist still but Thank you
Girl what you're saying is so true i pray and hope Nigeria gets better
It’s a true prayer point. God help us
For your honesty, I've subscribed. Ty for real data.
so TRUE, everything is on point about loving Nigeria from a distance.
You are so on point that country needs an intervention, everyone is living a lie almost nothing works
The “idea” of going back is Always romanticized by the mind. Disappointing when reality crashes in and we are faced with the reasons we left in the first place
However as my Grandma reels is “sometimes life takes us back to show us how far we have come and give us more appreciation for what we have”
Stay sweet pretty lady :)
Wow. Love that quote
Amen
Spot on analysis!
Moved back in 2018 and it's been a struggle especially on my mental health.
Thanks for your honesty. I think you can observe most of what you say in other developing nations, including Ghana where I come from.
However we mustn't give up... Nigeria and Africa are worth fighting for and they need you and I to do our bit.
Africa is a land of opportunities and one day we will get our act together and rise.
Definitely worth fighting for our nation Africa
True that !!!!! Africa will rise soon.
Currently watching your video and I must say I agree with everything you’ve said. I moved back for less than two years after school and I had the fear of getting stuck in Nigeria because I did not see myself succeeding there because of the career plans I have. I am happy, glad and privileged to have another opportunity to leave Nigeria again. You are so beautiful and you just gained a new subscriber.
I’m glad you’re finding joy where you are and you can resonate with what I’m saying. The experience is different for everyone
Sooooo profound! Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching!!!!
Nigeria need to be delivered from the hands of darkness.
Starting from the leaders
Starting with the big White Jesus Statue erected in 1996!!! So sad.
😂
It been 4years that I moved back to Nigeria from Germany and I’m so excited that I made that decision 🥰 moving back to a Country without a Solid Plan will/might render one Useless or Regret. My Best Decision so far was moving back but I think different strokes for diff folks #allthebest
Good on you 👏 I can't wait to move back to Naija from the US. No where is perfect in the world 🌎
Wie lange warst du in Deutschland?
Nice content. For me, Come rain come sunshine 🌻 Nigeria has become a forgotten past and abroad a new
To your ultimate shame, unbelievable!
Thank you for this.I am not alone in this struggle all the way in Uganda. I wish I stayed in the UK after my studies..5yrs now lost here. I'm dying of laughter when you talk about performing and madness..now I understand why Nigerians I met were usually shouting about something, It is needed for survival there.
Your honesty is refreshing.
Your HONESTY was SUPERB.
This too shall pass. Try and quiet your mind and the idea will come to you on what to do next. Try to be optimistic. It will work out for you. Don’t give up.🙏🏾
Thanks my sis❤️
What I love most about this video was the part you said everyone is mad 😠 that part got me laugh a lot you’re right Nigeria no matter what Nigeria is still our country. God bless ur hustle dear
My dear…. It’s so true. There’s a funny saying that ‘ people wey normal for Lagos no reach 5’ we find humor in our sorrow
Wow this video says it all!
I believe you will make it in Nigeria. Just keep making content and be consistent with it and I will promote it.
Thank you for sharing this story, sending full support all the way from Kenya
Thanks for watching!!!! Supporting right back
Jewelry on fleek, hair game on fleek, make up on fleek 😍😍😍
Thanks thanks sis
All these on fleek praises…..that’s what stops Nigerian youths from being innovative. Because all their thinking is about keeping up appearances rather digging in the mud & searching for jewels
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing your story new subscriber here!
This was a good watch! I'm so sorry for all of this. Naija matter don tire me. Please can u do a video about ur room decor. I love what i see from the mirror
followed u on twt
Liberian American here supporting 🙌👏❤
Thank you for warning many of us in the diaspora. The story about Nigeria had never improved for the past 30years. It has always been, let's pray to God, let's hope for a better tomorrow, etc. Everything you have said is 500% true. NIGERIA WILL NEVER CHANGE FOR THE BETTER. I met some Nigerians in their 70s out here in the States and they said they have been waiting for about 50 yrs for Nigeria to improve for the better, but to no avail.
....very sad.
Thank you for being RAW & Honest!!!!!😊😊😊
You’re welcome
vey good and truthful video
This sister is so honest and courageous , telling it like is. Well done. 🇳🇬🙏🏾
Thanks sis
No, she's been unpatriotic and destroying the image of Nigeria. Why wouldn't she quietly go back from where she came from?
It's ultimately selfish to bash image of a country and making life difficult for people living there.
@@afrikanheritage99 so she must not speak her own truth in the name of patriotism? "You would rather she spread a false narrative to make it" easy for others "? I am from South Africa and I must say our government sucks.. I don't care about patriotism, it just sucks.
Everything this lady has talked about in her video is nothing but the truth. Although, some of us may not like it, and some that are doing very well in Nigeria may downplay her comments.
Believe me, she got it right. I have gone thru that route in the past, and I am so glad I checked out of there on time.
Hi vanessa, I subscribed to your TH-cam channel because of this video, Good job sister thank you for being really.
Truth sis, GOD ALMIGHTY bless and keep us all safe in JESUS MIGHTY name amen
People living in Nigeria are so resilient. Its sounds so GRIM and I don't like to suffer under hot sun with nothing to show for it!
Most people in Nigeria are already used to that
@@LotachiVanessa yes we can all see that. I just don't know how they do it. It's such a sad situation. When ever my mom visits Nigeria she never has any good thing to say about it. She has said she will never go back to visit because there is no point. My dear try and return to the UK. No matter what, you will get your permit. Sending you love and thanks for your honesty.x
I love your honesty.
❤️
Thanks for being honest!
A lot of people has relocated and are very happy they did . If it didnt favour you doesnt mean its a bad idea. Many were struggling in the diasporia but came back to nigeria and are now a success .
Tell dem
Thanks Vanessa for your honest take on Nigeria. Some parts of the presentation were actually very funny. ("Oro buruku tohun terin" as the yoruba people will say). Take heart. I think you did the right thing by not staying illegally in the UK. You and the youth of Nigeria are our hope for a better Nigeria. Please don't give up.
You’re welcome!! This made my day 💕
God bless you for this video. One of the greatest mistakes I made in life was moving back to Nigeria in 2014, after living in Europe for about 7 years. I invested so much money in the trucking and fish farm business and basically lost it all. Once Buhari got into government the next year, things got from bad to worse. I'm glad God gave me a second chance to leave the zoo once again.
Wow, I’m very sorry you had bad experience. I’ve an opportunity with my vehicle I initially shipped to Naija to sell, then did hire purchase but person has defaulted. Now I’m thinking to do logistics biz with it. You stated you were into trucking. If you don’t mind me asking, what went wrong? I’d greatly appreciate your feedback, suggestions, any advice. Thank U.
Look I am a South African and it's sad to see people who are coming back from abroad to fix their own country and, ending up being on a bankrupt
I that is what she needs to do. It will be easier to move back with the new migration policies.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 this is funny
Your so funny at least you have realized that you were just wasting your time wish you good luck
Hahahaha Lotachi! How candid! Just came across your channel from a friend😄
Hi to everyone!
Wow!!! My namesake!!! Thanks for stopping by❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾
Lotachi of God. Nice video. Miss you so much.
When I saw the caption, I thought it’s coming form a us or Uk citizen, if you regret everyday, why don’t u go back, I guess it’s cos you don’t have a stay there, love your country and portray it in a positive light always. Nigeria is not the worst country in the world, we can do better.
Thank you ❤
Omo! That skill of shouting AKA 'Craze' you will suddenly find out it's an innate ability in you 😅 Lagos will show you the 'you' you never knew was there. I love love love Naija, it's safer to be loving her from a distance.
Tell me about it.... Nigeria can make anyone crazy my dear
😂
Thanks for the information
Honest Truth.If things are working there will be hard for many countries to compete with Nigeria in the world.Dozantv
IF.
And here we are packing up to come to Nigeria next month 😀
I feel you, Nigeria could be extremely harsh, especially under the tyrannical government of Buhari. However, I belive with good planning though, a lot of the things you mentioned can be a lot easier. You had great plans but definitely had too much in your hands; NYSC, healthy food biz, finding a job, youtube channel, all while trying to settle down... are ALL full time ventures that needed careful plans and attention. Not doing that would mean half assing all of them and failing at each.
Wishing you all the best and hope things get better in Nigeria soon, living way below its full potential.
I knowww…. Had too much on my hands now that I look back but the good thing is …. I’m now getting better at navigating all these many things after many years so I may have overwhelmed myself too much in the beginning
This story time is so cool and very engaging
Thanks bebe!!! Learning from you
Kudos to you babe!!
Wow. Am very impressed. I live in Houston texas wish my country will do better
Every time I enter Lagos air space, the spirit of craze just full my body! Naija just makes you mad for no reason lol
Lol
"spirit of craze just full my body"🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂
lol
Strongholds of witchcraft demons hold the country hostage 😂
My problem with Nigeria is the total disregard for law and order.... the fact that there's little or no enforcement of basic human rights for the ordinary citizens makes me MAD.... the Economy is debatable. With sustainable resources, growth, and the resilience that we are born with, one can make it ... but, no thanks. Hope things turn for the better for you
You’re absolutely right . The law and order is like number 1. Thanks for watching
Kenya is also the same. Total disregard of the law, systems not working, Corruption left and right and it's getting worse, looting, tribalism etc.
@@LolaBugzy85 thats south africa nowadays
Who is in control of the power and resources?
exactly.....thats the major problem with Nigeria,
Lotachi nwanne m. You are blowing up here. Kudos dear
It must have taken a lot of gut to make this video: bravo!!
The struggle is real there, social life absolutely! Enjoyed watching
Things that scares me everytime I think of going home
1. Unnecessary sudden death
2. Electricity
3. Internet
4. Being broke.
@Fatimaxn Barry everything is a mystery in that country
@Fatimaxn Barry sorry for your loss man… so sad
Trust me it scares everyone there in Nigeria
also insecurity.
@Fatimaxn Barry so so sad
Thank God you did enjoy it dear
Love the honesty...the anxiety... even visiting once feet touch naija soil have to get street wise from airport!!!
Lol I have a friend that says this oo
This video is very apt. Nigeria is a dream killer but we keep moving
Real dream killer!! Only God will help us
When your parents or grandparents ran abroad through immigration, you think they did not know what they were doing🥴you decided to come back to fulfill your dream?
In a country where people are running from daily🙄
@@LotachiVanessa Why did you move back sef? If you are coming back to this country and you don't already have money 💰 you have miss road.
It can be tough to succeed.....in every country. There must be a spirit of struggle in you and a dependence on a higher power to power you through. Do not think you can make it on your own, it will never happen, as there are forces that have dominion in most territories including ancestral and generational forces you will have to contend with, and you must choose how you want to respond, light or darkness. You will have to quietly fight your way through, and this applies in any country. Some things are easier in Western countries (light, water, food, roads, some jobs), but then the racism and prejudice is there, which can be limiting and could be compared to the nepotism in Nigeria.
This was quite deep. It’s a game of choices in the end…. No place is without faults
So true
I disagree with this. To add to all the problems, we have tribalism here in Nigeria which is almost the same as racism. At least you know who to steer away from in the West. Here it's people who look like you that discriminate against you
Well said !💕💕🙏🏾
Lotachi , am bringing and wishing you blessings and unmerited favours for you in God's Name Amen 🙏🙏🙏 !!!
Amenn
Very revealing. Too many people lie about Nigeria...or they just pretend all is well when it really really isn't! You said it all...it's all about appearance. Thanks for being factual.
... she's not telling the whole story though... few have done it, but what young person, who you know, fresh out of university, who's in position to establish a wig business, or simply be a TH-cam star, among the other ideas?
Being able to leave Nigeria, to finish a Master's degree in 4 years (no idea what was studied) is impressive, but even that needs some context too
@@scipio2009 What is the whole story? That Nigeria is not as she said? There are far too many people who have started businesses online than I would bother to even discuss...it's too common place EXCEPT you are thinking it does take too much money to start a business from an idea. It doesn't...and the thinking that it does is how most Nigerians want you to think. Keeps you trapped. It also leads people to despair instead of financial freedom.
@@kingshousetube There are levels to everything, just as there are various steps, and very few people, fresh out of school with a degree but no experience, are comfortable and partying it up in the nicer part of New York, or LA, or London, or Barcelona, or Accra, or Johannesburg, or any other main commercial center you can think of (which seems to have been the expectation here).
Especially honestly (wayo) or above board (Dubai flyouts/sugar babies).
Understanding the reality, instead of expecting the dream to start, would've been a better way to assess the picture, imo.
Cut your clothes to your size, abi?
@@scipio2009 Thanks for your opinion.
Honestly I feel sometimes living in Nigeria sometimes feels like a trap........stucking up so many potentials, but we’ll get through this.....interesting video tho
You just said it all. A real real trap everything is so difficult plus you have to work twice as hard
Not only Nigeria come to uganda and see
@Sindy, I like your spirit. We will get through this... Africa has great potential and we must rise up and harness that potential for the benefit of all Africans. A big part of our problem is the elephant in the room "neocolonialism" which supports the endless cycle of corruption and bad governance. The poverty and hardship in Africa are manufactured... With the help of the neocolonial stooges we call leaders. They are simply agents or managers for their western masters who exploit African resources, whilst we live in poverty and confusion. That's why all the good African leaders, who have the interests of their eiple at heart end up dead or deposed.
We must rise up and unite as Africans to be able to rise...
Depending on what you studied, you can move to Canada through Express Entry. That’s how many people have moved to Canada
Yes so true
Sorry you had to go through this, and thank you for sharing your experience. You go back to Africa for sentimental reasons because, logically, it doesn't make any sense. It is great if you have the right connections but if something happens, and they are no longer in a position of authority, be ready to sell your soul to the next devil ( also true everywhere) or leave. To all, Make sure you have a plan that includes getting your papers. As they say, every situation is temporary; settling progressively allows us to weather a few rough storms before making the ultimate jump. I am afraid for most of us; the future looks like a hybrid life between the West and Africa. Keep the story going alive; I would love to see you prosper and succeed.
Thanks for your honesty. Sadly It’s the same in Ghana.
Haaa tachi you are making me scared oo 😥 but to be honest you said it all, is not easy in that Nigeria everything is not just okay
My dearrrrrrrr!!!! Everything is really not okay but we keep pushing
Turn around and go back wherever you prefer to be. You’re young.
Thanks for being honest
You’re welvome
1st time watching.
She's so honest
❤️
There is no place like home 💚🏡
Ms. Vanessa, the sky is your limit, no time is late to amend your mistakes. "How long and how often that you failed in life does not really matter but how often you rise whenever you fall is what counts" The condition of your country Nigeria doesn't seem to be good, if you can still find your way outside Nigeria you can still achieve a lot. Good luck to your endeavors..
Well said. I am a Nigerian planning to move back home and kind of confused. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Hey hun, am in the state and I have the same thoughts moving back home with a great business ideology, we can chat if you don’t mind
Don't let no one fool you with their personal experience. Most of the time it's their mistakes and miscalculations they don't want to own. Go see for yourself, you do not make decisions based on someone's experience on social media.
I am in the US and I am moving back to Abuja in next 2 years. I am making my plans.
@@afrikanheritage99 Thank you Very much ❤️ princess. I really appreciate your concern for me . I wish you success as you return home soon . Lots of love ❤️
@@daezysinspirationtv Same here, Sis. Stay focused on your goal and dream and above all pray for direction.
@@afrikanheritage99 Yes I agree with you princess. . I appreciate you inspiration for others .I am about positivity. I have Always wanted to start my own charity organization which is already registered officially to help the less privileged kids I. Nigeria. But my sister and people around me keeps saying don't go Nigeria is bad , you will regret it. So I keep getting confused But my mind keeps telling me to go so I can help the kids . So I don't just know princess ..I will just pray about it . Hopefully God will lead me . I appreciate you 🤗💕
Can relate but keep moving, Nigeria is a good product difficult to sell...
True true!! Nigeria is really still a land of opportunities
It’s so interesting! Considering Nigeria has Africa’s highest GDP it’s crazy to think how bad the employment rate is. I pray for change in Africa as a whole
Amenn and Amenn
Try sharing that GDP between 200, 000,000 inhabitants 😭, yes you heard me , nearly 200 million!
Africa's biggest problem is our leaders.
@@askyalumumba3573 The average Nigerian woman pops out between 6-10 kids. Compare that with maximum of two , in developed western and Asian countries and see where the real problem is , coupled with bad leadership of course.
@@kennygee5958 You're absolutely right.
Success is usually a matter of timing...being in the right place, at the right time, and an opportunity...that's basically it.
And...a matter of knowing the right people, the saying is still (mostly) true, it's not what you know, but who you know.
And...being able to capitalize on an opportunity that has made its self available.
Because there are some things that cannot be recalled....a spoken word, a spent arrow, and a missed opportunity.
Some are able to take full advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself, others not so.
Knowledge + opportunity = responsibly.
No just to self, but others also.
Good luck, God bless on future endeavors.
Nigeria has the ability to change all of Africa. Too much potential.
Thanks for not making this a click bait video as many are always doing on this app. I appreciate your experience. I was not born in Nigeria but have Nigerian parents and contemplated moving there since my savings and owning a business would virtually set me up for life. After doing so much research, I realized that I'd have more peace of mind staying exactly where I am. My mom rightly figured out that I romanticized Nigeria based on a few vacations other folks have told me about. They always report that the enjoyment is AH-MAHZING!! And can tend to make one overlook obstacles.
I'm a staunch feminist and an atheist and moving to a place as narrow minded as I believe Nigeria to be is just setting myself up for long life therapy. Do they even offer therapy in Nigeria? Just the other day, I learned that though I'm not married, the fact I have a child makes me more acceptable than someone who has never married and doesn't have a child...ummm, like wtf??
That one person talking about a $3000 mortgage, lol. I think that if their mortgage was that high - depending on what type of house - they make good money to live comparatively comfortable to other folks. But if one is complaining about a high mortgage, then they may need to downgrade instead of tryna keep up with the jones' and questioning your personal experience 🤔
It’s really true that the enjoyment in Naija is amazing . However, you’re right about some Nigerians being narrow minded. These days though we have started being more open minded and yes there’s therapy though many don’t understand the need for it. Even the way people are treated like you said because they’re not married or have a child has some degree of truth. In the end, I think it depends on who you relate with coz there are a lot of people who still have very narrow minds. Thanks so much for watching !! Please do visit Nigeria if not anything, for the fun.
@@LotachiVanessa Will do and thanks for your perspective 🙏🏾
I totally understand you. If you ask me... eeehhh.... if I had an option i would only go back to my country as a tourist and see family and friends.
It is well my sister
Ahh Kenya is cruise to us here in Naija o. It’s an African problem o
Right
First I’m seeing your channel. I hope you are able to leave this situation and go back to the UK. I can only imagine what you are going through may God bless Nigeria. I’m from America and I want to go to Nigeria one day, but I don’t want people to single me out and think that I am this rich American person.
To think im tired of staying abroad and seriously thinking about finally moving home soon if not for insecurity. Abroad no friends, missing street food, racism here worse after covid economic meltdown etc
Wow... my dear it’s good to consider coming back but with prayers because I won’t lie... it gets scary here sometimes. But see the cruise part, the fun part , for this country everything na cruise that’s why I love it here. I can’t stand being lonely or depressed in a foreign land
Ieave the busy where you're because no racism anywhere, friends in Nigeria you will still get scared of been killed, black people never dey ok for their lives. Where people racism reach black people you go fight neighbours fight in market fight in buses l mean everywhere.
The situation in Nigeria is worst than what you complained about.
The constant fear in Nigeria is the worse part, when I visit Naija last, it's one thing or the other, constantly watching out for any strange movement. If not for insecurity and terrible massive corruption and irritating ignorance, Naija is the place to be.
@@xixtrey8148 .absolutely, it’s so unfortunate , if not for those exact reasons you mentioned, I will have love to come home or at least spend more time at home. But I love my life , I have worked so hard to build up wealth , I don’t need the stress of insecurity, fear , constantly worried for my safety, it’s hard to trust your gateman , your house help can be a danger to you , your driver can equally be your enemy, even some of your family can be equally dangerous, even you avoid all those. then there is the area boys, the armed robbers, the kidnappers. Street robbery. Then the fraudsters who want to dupe you. The list goes on
Misleading title, you didn't move back you went home after study. Coming to 🇬🇧 to study is not a guarantee to secure residency.
Lol
Don’t mind the stupid girl.
@@charlesugochukwu9283 😂
@@charlesugochukwu9283 is this necessary???
@@mosesegboh it is necessary. Any body that demarkets Nigeria does not deserve to be treated civilly
It not just in Nigeria o my sister rather most countries in Africa are Practicing nepotism, which is no good. Its demotivate people. Appearance and marriage is another thing. Love your personality 💖
It’s so true and yet so bad! Very demotivating . The marriage one is the one that irks me the most... I just think we need to move on from such archaic ways of thinking mbok
I agree
@@LotachiVanessa what's the marriage one? Im Jamaican...and curious. Please explain..
Oh, I heard you mentioned it! Thanks! What about men....do they honor marriage or is it really standard for them to cheat and have several families? Or is it based on tribe? So much to learn..
Yes you are correct, similar situation here in South Africa unfortunately 😔
I have tried to relocate to Nigeria 2 times,first in 2012 and 2015 after 6 months in both cases, I was so depressed,everybody saw me as away to survive all my business' were crumbled by ppl I know I entrusted with alot..its sad to attest to everything u said..I wonder how bad the system wd get before it starts getting better..I wish u the best girl..
You are awesome.
Thank you and so are you
I'm from Namibia. I visited Nigeria out of curiosity 10 years ago. I'm sorry to say that when I left, unless we have good governance, I lost all hope for Africa in our lifetime.
What were you expecting to see in Nigeria? How does Namibia compare to Nigeria?
Work online for US and UK companies earning foreign dollars will cushion the inflation. I live in Jamaica and that's what I do.
Cld u tell me more abt this, pls?
I'd like to know more too
Hi.. could you shed more light
Please share the information
I'm a Nigerian living in Jamaica. I love it here. I also love and miss Nigeria...but anyways put me on pls👀🙏🏽😂
Thank you so much