Nigerian woman in Canada regrets delaying her move, shares insights on life abroad
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- A Nigerian woman, Bola, shared her biggest regret about migrating to Canada: delaying her move.
- After a visit home, she realized she had spent significantly, leaving her with little money for two weeks upon returning to Canada.
- Despite financial strain, she noted that basic necessities are more accessible in Canada, making life less stressful than in Nigeria.
A Nigerian woman named Bola, who relocated to Canada while her husband and children remained in Nigeria, has revealed her primary regret concerning her migration journey: waiting too long to move. After returning to Canada from a reunion trip with her family in Nigeria, Bola found herself with very little money for about two weeks.
This is one big regret I have about coming to Canada. It hurts me so badly and I wish I can turn things around, honestly…
She detailed in a TikTok video that she had spent a substantial amount during her visit home. Despite this financial tightness, Bola stated she did not feel the usual pressure associated with being broke. She attributed this to the greater accessibility of basic necessities and services in Canada, which she found made everyday life less stressful compared to her experiences in Nigeria.
For about two weeks I’ve been so broke and yet I do not feel it.
"There are certain things that you should not even be thinking about. They should just be readily available to you," Bola explained, highlighting the difference in daily living conditions. While she spoke positively about her life in Canada, her biggest regret remains the delay in her relocation.
There are certain things that you should not even be thinking about. They should just be readily available to you.
Bola expressed a wish that she had moved abroad in her twenties or thirties instead of waiting until later in life. She strongly encouraged other Nigerians who have the opportunity to relocate to do so without hesitation. "If you have the opportunity, my darling, please stand up and move," she urged.
If you have the opportunity, my darling, please stand up and move.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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