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A Nigerian lady who relocated to the United Kingdom (UK) on a study visa after quitting her ₦500,000 monthly job in Nigeria has taken to social media to share her frustrations about life abroad, saying she’s now considering returning home.
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In a video shared via TikTok by user @growithkashrox, the woman explained that she left her stable life in Nigeria where she earned well, had her own apartment, and lived without debt in hopes of a better future in the UK. However, her expectations have been met with disappointment.
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“I left my good-paying job in Nigeria to migrate to the UK on a study visa. I was earning ₦500k monthly. I had my own place, no stress, no debt. I wasn’t even rich, but I was comfortable. I could afford little luxury, take care of my family life was stable.”
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She added that her move was heavily influenced by social media posts, where many shared stories of quickly securing jobs and living soft lives abroad:
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“I came here thinking things would fall into place quickly, the way people post on Instagram like they’ve gotten new jobs in weeks, that they’re living soft lives and so many things. It’s what I thought.”
But since arriving, she says all she’s received are referrals for care jobs—roles she insists she is not mentally or emotionally built for:
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“Since I landed, it’s been one referral after another. All of them have been care jobs. That’s the only thing people send me: care work, support workers, domiciliary care every single link is about personal care. And honestly, I can’t do it.”
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“It’s not even about pride. I just know I’ll break down mentally and emotionally. I wasn’t built for that kind of work. I didn’t come here to lose myself.”
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She revealed that she’s applied for over 100 non-care roles, including customer service, admin, and retail, but has been unsuccessful:
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“I’ve applied for over 100 jobs in other sectors, which includes admin, customer service, retail everything I can do that doesn’t involve care still nothing. Some don’t respond, others say I don’t have UK experience.”
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Now, drained emotionally and financially, she says her savings are nearly gone and she cries silently almost every night:
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“I’m really drained. My savings are almost gone. They say everything is fine, but it’s not. I cry silently like almost every night.”
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As the pressure mounts, she is contemplating returning to Nigeria, though unsure if it’s the right decision:
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“Now I’m seriously thinking of going back home. I know people will talk about it. I just want to go back home to Nigeria. But at a point, I’m kind of scared. I don’t know if it’s the right decision.”
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Her story has since attracted reactions across social media, with many users offering words of encouragement and sharing their own experiences.
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See some reactions below:
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KongoQueen: “I went back cause my own story was the strength I needed to move.”
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BabaAduke: “it looks like you have made ur decision already. My advice is just give up, go home, it’s not worth it. life in bongo is far better than in UK. Good road network, excellent security, top notch basic amenities, soft and easy life, that’s what nigeria have got to offer you. Your mental health is a priority, with 100k salary, you can easily go far in Nigeria.”
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NonnyB: “Restructure your Resume and don’t use AI for that.”
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temmy_ACCA: “I never did care job and I got a cooperate job immediately I finished my masters. You don’t have to do the care. I also made a promise to myself never to do the care job not because I am better than those doing it but because I know I don’t have the mental mind for it. I did factory work, kitchen job, teaching assistant. It doesn’t have to be a care job. Now I am working as an accountant.”
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Chinaza: “If Nigeria brings you happiness and fulfilment, by all means, please go back.”
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jhummielifestyle: “Going back home will not help cos that 500k is no longer helpful with the present economy, just start with the care work and you just might get a breakthrough.”
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vace_mamah: “Nobody travels out and has everything figured out almost immediately. She needs to relax. A step at a time and eventually she’ll be glad that she didn’t allow her struggling years get the better part of her. Traveling back to Nigeria is not the best decision in my own opinion.”
cpt_rems: “Try looking for a job in china town since you speak Chinese.Chinese love working with chinese speaking foreigners. They might even be able to connect you with the consulate. Also look at tour companies that bring chinese people for holidays. A lot of chinese visit london every year.”
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