Why Nigerians Prefer to Suffer Abroad Than Live in Country - Lolo1

Nigerian actress and media personality, Omotunde Adebowale David, popularly known as Lolo1, has shared her thoughts on why many Nigerians choose to endure hardships abroad rather than remain in the country. Speaking in an interview with News Central, she expressed her frustration over the state of the nation, highlighting the difficult choices citizens are forced to make due to economic instability.

According to Lolo, even the high cost of tuition abroad is not enough to deter Nigerians from leaving, as many believe life outside the country offers them a better chance at stability. She passionately explained:

LOLO1: I feel bad for Nigerians. I feel bad because, are the facts not glaring? I don't know much about data, but the data is literally in your face. It shows that we are making the lives of foreign countries easier.

For Lolo, the issue lies in the country’s leadership and its failure to create an environment where Nigerians feel secure and comfortable. She believes that many are willing to endure suffering overseas simply because, despite their struggles, basic infrastructure in those countries still functions. She continued:

LOLO1: This is because our own leadership has made the country so bad that people would rather suffer there and pay high school fees than stay here and have relative ease. There are some people abroad whose living conditions are so terrible and degrading, yet they would rather stay there managing because, at least, they are managing where there is constant electricity.”

Her words paint a stark picture of the realities faced by Nigerians both at home and abroad. While life outside the country may not always be glamorous, many believe it is preferable to the uncertainty that comes with staying in Nigeria. She elaborated on this further, pointing out key infrastructure failures that make life difficult for the average Nigerian:

LOLO1: They are managing, but the roads are functional. They are managing, but at least they can still find transportation. But look at us here—if you enter a bus, people see you and attribute your life to poverty, and that's not true. I don't want to drive every day, but look at what is happening in the country. Even feeding is expensive here.”**

Lolo1’s sentiments reflect the frustration of many Nigerians who feel trapped between two difficult choices—staying in a country with failing systems or seeking opportunities elsewhere, even at great personal cost. The allure of constant electricity, working roads, and a functioning transportation system, no matter how difficult life may be, remains a driving force behind the increasing rate of migration.

Her words serve as a wake-up call, urging leaders to take responsibility for the conditions that push their citizens away. As more Nigerians continue to leave in search of better opportunities, the question remains: what will it take for the country to become a place where its people can truly thrive?

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