A Nigerian living in the UK has announced plans to move back to Nigeria, citing a better quality of life in the country.
In a viral video, she explains that living in London has become too expensive, especially with the costs of raising a child. She also believes that Nigeria offers a more affordable lifestyle and greater opportunities to enjoy life.
According to her, “So let me tell you the reasons why I want to move to Nigeria. I’ve lived in London all my life, like, born and raised in London, but obviously I’m Nigerian, I’ve come to Nigeria every year since I was three years old, bar COVID, I just love it here.
“But now, in my 30s, living in London, there’s so much more bills, especially because I have a child, and life is really expensive, like, hella expensive.
“Moving to Nigeria will enable me to have a better quality of life, because I’ll be able to afford the things that I can’t really afford in London, although I’m making okay-ish money. I feel like, in Nigeria, there’s just so much more time to see your friends. I don’t know what it is, maybe because nowhere ever closes, and everywhere’s open till like 3 am, but I get to see my friends more.
“The weather!!! I just feel there’s more of an abundant mindset. Like, there’s more black millionaires here, and that’s kind of my vibe. I said the weather, right?”
Her decision has since generated reactions from netizens.@falaqamin wrote: “Come over baby girl. I know a place at Iyanoworo you can rent very affordable you would love the neighborhood. Your child would have lively interesting friends to play with and learn from. You will love it.”
@akabenezertv said, “Life no balance oo. People are running away from the country to seek greener pastures and some people are coming back back to the country.”
@MissyDumelo, “Whoever wants to leave the UK for Nigeria is not serious with life 😒😒😒.. I mean of all place it has to be Nigeria.. you joking right now.”