Nigerian media star Dorcas Shola Fapson, better known by her stage name Ms. DSF, has advised Nigerians who make good money at home to think twice before moving overseas for employment.
She made the point that professions abroad aren’t always as fulfilling as they look in an interview with Jay On Air. She clarified that while many individuals believe that working in the UK will inevitably result in higher pay, this isn’t always the case.
She said, “He worked long hours in multiple jobs including taxi driving, security, and accounting to support the family, yet he barely earned enough.”
While she acknowledged that earning in foreign currency can be appealing, she cautioned that it often requires hard work and sacrifices many do not anticipate.
She concluded that it is better to weigh the challenges and rewards carefully before deciding to leave Nigeria for work.
She said: “People think you’re abroad and you’re making pounds. They could be abroad doing a cleaner job, making however much per hour. You probably have better opportunities here in Nigeria.
“Do you know how much rent is in the UK? Do you know how much public transport is there? Before you even make your salary, let’s say you’re doing cleaner work or driving a taxi.
“When my dad first went, he was a taxi driver. Imagine what he was making while trying to take care of his whole family me, my brother, all my siblings, my mum. He was working 9 to 5, then 5 to 9… taxi driver, security, accountant just to make a little money.
“I get it, like if you make it in the UK it’s great because pounds are stronger and it’s nice to make pounds, but it’s not like that you really have to hustle to build your way up.”
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