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You guys are complaining about what you can't get in your country, Nigeria. Human beings are insatiable. Contentment is the key.

People in the comments saying these young Nigerians are unpatriotic, and comparing them to the Ghanaian lady. Has the like of the 2020 #EndSars Massacre occured in Ghana before? Or are you saying the Nigerian youths who marched out that day because they dream of a greater nation are also unpatriotic? Its not a question of loyalty, when you don't feel valued or even safe at the minimum by your own people, so why try to guilt trip anyone? If your current vision of Nigeria is from as recent as 2015, I assure you that the Nigeria of 2022 isn't even close, maybe you need to go back home, earn in local currency and live there for awhile to understand their perspective. Home or abroad everyone can still contribute to the development of their country, so let people be. Lets avoid guilt tripping anyone because they've made choices they are fully entitled to.

Does people saying they can come back to Nigeria when em die they should be Barry dere. Nigeria is not a cemmentrey

Thanks for the awesome videos can anyone tell who travel and never come back we have to add values to Nigeria

I know someone in Nigeria and the corruption/government is Terrible point blank and period. CHECK OUT PENSIONS

Nigeria is home. In Africa we believe. Wakanda forever.

For me no matter where I travel to my final plan is to return back to Nigeria ?? my country of origin. I just feel more accepted in Nigeria, free from heavy taxes.

Come Back to your country Nigeria and fix your government period.

See the response from the Ghanaian girl made me feel happy....these Nigerians are just shameful....yea...I'll definitely leave for Nigeria sometime along the line

Most of this guys ? are new here soonest their story will change to yes..No place like home ?.No matter what ?? Nigeria is my Home...

I moved to Canada 2001. We were sponsored by our dad. I'm an OG! I don't know if I can live in Nigeria anymore.

I was born and raised in London and loved in US but I have always had this yearning to go back to Nigeria at some point. People in Nigeria will never understand what life is like here they think it's heaven and will solve all their struggles back home. It won't you'll just find yourself with a new set of problems.

The government of Nigeria needs to have security so the people living in the diaspora can feel free and safe to return home

When everything good about Nigeria has collapse...going to Nigeria to be kidnapped or killed..No

Eh!! Nigeria must be very complicated...like how can everyone keep saying they can't go back

please let try change our homes while outside because I feel bad that the bad leadership in Nigeria makes people to run away

It’s still better than 3rd world country like Nigeria

See the Ghana babe with good sense! Her goal is to get the best for people and move back for impact. No place like home! A day is coming when all Nigerian migrants will beg to return home!\nNigeria is a blessed land and God is showing us mercy soon all the nations shall gravitate to Nigeria for a better life ???

Despite the cons I’m from Nigeria and I will love to go despite the cons

The longer you stay the more you think you want to go back. Been out of Nigeria for 11years. I am currently and passionately working on my going back.

The truth is that if Nigeria doesn’t get better, even the few that said they will return back home will never return. Cos if you plan to come back in your old age, have you forgotten that old age is a time when you desperately need good health care to ensure you live a healthy life? who will provide that good health care if you are in Nigeria? So I tell you people, if this country Nigeria don’t do better, no one will be returning. Cos you can’t work all your life in the US or Canada only to retire to a shit hole country to die, no one will do that. They will Stay back in a developed country to claim and enjoy their retirement benefits. I know their hearts will forever be in Nigeria but their bodies won’t. It’s quite unfortunate.

Did you see vote for Tinubu? Is the president of Canada 90 years? Please don’t talk about Tinubu, he will never be the President of Nigeria. Peter Obi is what Nigerian needs.

The 2nd girl said I will move to a sensible country but not Nigeria that's deep ????

Things are very expensive here in Nigeria too. Things are now 5times over

Hey Nigerians you should work to fix your country problem to make it secure everybody can live in peace and Nigeria don't just leave your country and say I will not go back again that is not right

If you want to return to Nigeria witch Queen return to bandits and insecurity

Me the only thing that will make me come back if I japka na to visit my family or when I want to build different projects in Nigeria but aside from that I'll never try that ooooo me and God knows

Lol it's always funny to see some cr@zy people who would say they prefer Nigeria to Canada ?‍♀️?‍♀️\n\nThere's no way I'll wish to stay in Nigeria \nAnywhere would do! As long as it's not Nigeria ?‍♀️\nEspecially Canada it's just a paradise for many Africans especially Nigerians ???

Of course they will go back home if the conditions in Nigeria improves. They are all saying that now because of the situation and yet there are still people going back home. If you ask the same question of citizens whose country's conditions are not favourable they will give you the same answers.

That's why I love my Australia. I moved from Nigeria to Australia few years ago but I can categorically say Australia is an hidden treasure nation. I have been to many western countries but Australia is better than many if not all of these countries. The weather, income, calmness, natural beauty and above all work balance. You have time for yourself and family cos the little hours you do most time is enough for you to be happy without stress. And very safe.

At the end of the day no place like home.... Miss the little things we enjoyed back then in Nigeria. As we go on in life we see that the little things matter most.

Awesome video....kudo ? to the good work....Besides the reasons why people are leaving Nigeria outweighs the reasons why people are leaving Canada in one million and one ways ? ? ?

Una too dey complain. You left naija complaining about it, now you tell people to leave Canada complaining about it. Una too dey complain! What did you expect ? When you live in Nigeria where there is no law...you won't notice how many things that you are getting for free

I’m going back to Nigeria next year - God willing.

This happens all over the western world, it’s not news. U don’t like Canada , pls go and reside in Nigeria where you can become a millionaire and in leave everyday in fear of kidnappers, ritualist, family prompted armed robbery etc. pls pack up and go home to Nigeria I give u full permission.

It breaks my heart ? most young Nigerians lacks vision and can be quite myopic. They keep judging Nigeria based on this outgoing administration. Administrations comes and goes but one thing is constant and stable and that's our SOVEREIGNTY, OUR NATION, NIGERIA. How can anyone hate their countries so much because of politicians?\n\nI have one promise for these young people coming from someone who has lived in America for almost 25 years. \n\nThat promise is the money they save in Canada for one year, if there's any savings at all. Their counterpart in Nigeria will make that money in a month.\n\nThey'll be embarrassed to meet some of friends they left behind. It's happening to previous generations of Diasporans. Their stories will be no different because tax code in the West forever increases to make sure you don't save a dime. \n\nTalk about the value of Canadian dollars ??

Canada was colonised by the British - same as Nigeria. Sounds like they are doing well. High cost of living is not a good thing. Why Is cost of living so high? \n\nBigger city ? I don’t live too far from the main city but not in the main city.

I have two sons 25 &23 all born in United States ?? and they're looking forward to move to Nigeria ?? with me and working digitally. They hope to meet their life partners in Naija. They'll be shuttling the two countries. \n\nMy sons always introduced themselves as Nigerians born in New York. \n\nI am ashamed of these young people.

I am mortified of what came out of these young people's mouths. Are they not supposed to stay back to fix what's broken in Nigeria and they ran to run their mouths. \nIf you've nothing good to say about your country in global platform then keep quiet ?

theM people who said they never going back.remember never burn the bridge behind you.not because the area you came from you dont like that doesnt mean all over is the same.you think all of canada the same.by hearing all this oneday a will visit nigeria

Why don't you guys move to Africa where you will see abundance of black people, or go to Syria, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Philippines where Asians can feel accommodated, come to Nigeria where you will pay almost 40% if your salary as direct tax and many other indirect taxes and VATs to be paid from your Lilliput salary which doesn't have hope if growing, where your tax is being squandered by the leaders and not a single infrastructure is built, come to Nigeria and come and see super queue at hospitals, schools, banks etc that are not even used by the leaders, even if you school outside Nigeria you don't have automatic employment until you write the exams or your profession in which you have to study for, maybe you ladies should come back to Africa, you better appreciate where God gives you the opportunity to have a meaningful life, 80% if Africans are not even average but far below average yet you are complaining of living a simple average life, are all Americans billionaires, our brains have been destroyed that we believe until we are billionaire before we ate successful or fulfilled, in Nigeria only government gives you one month leave but private organization only gives two weeks in a year and the private organizations are the largest employer of labor in Nigeria. All those reasons are totally invalid, in fact Canada suits my nature

Rather than move to Nigeria, I'll move to Uk , my Nigerian community there is big. Feels like home.

Truth is, Nigeria would have been far better than western countries if only we have responsible leaders. No harsh weather, we basically eat organic foods .

My biggest takeaway from this video is the fact that the most intellectually sound person was the young Ghanaian lady..this is a problem that I have noticed first hand as a Nigerian that does travel globally that a lot of Nigerians lack sound logical reasoning..while managing its numerous challenges Nigeria as a country and a society has a lot of work to do rebuilding the intellectual fabric of our society..

Nigeria is one of the most blessed countries of the world, however it's been destroyed by Wicked, selfish,stupid and greedy leadership. A country with so many intellectuals unfortunately been ruled by dead brain politicians who can do anything to remain in power.

In as much as I am a proud Nigerian. Nigeria is difficult. The laws doesn't work for the rich in Nigeria. Police brutalities , if you don't know anyone, you can't get a job. Insecurities everywhere. Though Nigeria is indeed a fun country. But if I had the opportunity to leave Nigeria, I would never return, I love our culture and traditions but it is hell if you're not rich or financially stable. If you're rich, Nigeria is the best place to be.

When I do move abroad (hopefully soon) I pray things back home improve..especially from the political side if things..a lot of us will come back. Nigeria is a lovely country, you realise that more when you leave it

100% better than living in Nigeria. If you want to move back to your motherland no one is stopping you.

If Nigeria is better tomorrow, they will surely change their minds because you can’t run away from your homeland because of insecurities etc.

Regarding Nigerians, they are social animals. If they achieve something, they love for people to see it and offer accolades. In Canada, nobody cares what you have. Over time, such a situation could lead to depression, and ultimately to deciding to move from Canada.\n\nReal estate is expensive in Canada. The cost of buying a 3-bdrm in Canada could build a mansion in Nigeria. Imagine having N400m in Nigeria for a house.