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Africa: Sub-SaharanLagosians!!! How long before interview?
i also emailed and got my date and package via email
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-12-11 14:50:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanVisa Pick up in Lekki
my fiances visa was ready exactly the day they said it would be so i bought her ticket early! by the way i got a $900 ticket! i called delta directly and the rep found me a cheap ticket... so try calling instead of using a travel agent or going online
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-12-19 13:43:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanWHAT IS SUCCESS RATE OF SECOND INTERVIEW ON k1
just bring exactly what they asked for and it will be short and sweet
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-12-19 13:44:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanNationwide strike in Nigeria from Monday
im praying for you guys
naijaboyMaleNigeria2012-01-05 12:00:00
Africa: Sub-Saharank-1 visa
not likely
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-11-01 19:19:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanONE WAY TICKET FROM NAIJA TO US
not true about round trip tickets.. call delta directly and buy a one way ticket.. its cheaper that way.. i paid $900.00 in dec for my wifes one way ticket from nigeria to usa
naijaboyMaleNigeria2012-01-29 19:11:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanMy Baby is finally here from Lagos!!
Thanks! Just got applied for a ssn for her! the new journey begins...
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-12-31 11:02:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanMy Baby is finally here from Lagos!!

CONGRATULATIONS
pls did u get packet 3 and 4 from a SMARTcore?

We got all the packets emailed from smart core

Thanks guys!
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-12-16 13:00:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanMy Baby is finally here from Lagos!!
Hey guys,

My fiance is finally here and we have closed this chapter finally! For those still waiting have faith ur time is coming! Keep praying and stay positive! :dance:
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-12-14 23:08:00
Africa: Sub-Saharanusing Mastercard debit card in Nigeria
u need to contact ur bank and tell them you will use it overseas.. i used mine at the chicken republic restaurant in Victoria garden city, Lagos.. it worked just fine

also make sure the atm you are using accepts the card in its network.. look for the logo on the back of ur cars and be sure the atm accepts that network.. try several atm's one will work for sure
naijaboyMaleNigeria2012-02-21 13:45:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanInteresting documentary about human trafficing from Nigeria to Italy

Chia...Interesting...Thanks Naijaboy for the post!

no wahala! Nigeria is a country that is slightly bigger than Texas, but which is semi arid desert in the all but useless north, into which nearly 180 million people are crammed. This documentary speaks to the desperation that has consumed some people in that country..Unbelievable...
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-11-12 18:44:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanInteresting documentary about human trafficing from Nigeria to Italy
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-11-12 13:24:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSpeaking Pidgin

Saroland na people from sierraleone :dance:

NA U SABI :P
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-10-07 21:09:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSpeaking Pidgin

Just like English language, Pigdin different from Country to Country and region to region.. I be naija man and my wife na from SAROLAND , Dem Pidgin differ from Naija small.But its still funny to hear hear speak it

Weytin be soraland self?
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-10-05 13:16:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSpeaking Pidgin

nutin dey happen sha....how you dey self?

I dey ooo... Just dey relax.. This visa thing dey vex me so... Kai! E no easy sha.. Na God ooo. Him dey give me strength ooo
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-10-03 22:14:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSpeaking Pidgin
how fa..?? weytin dey happen VJ?

Edited by naijaboy, 02 October 2011 - 10:32 PM.

naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-10-02 22:31:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSo has anyone considered moving to Africa instead of living here in America

Having lived and worked in Nigeria for a couple years before relocating back to the US, I feel this is the most helpful and accurate comment so far. If you expect to maintain the same standard of living you enjoy in the US, it is NOT less expensive to live in Nigeria. All of the basic "utilities" (clean running water, electricity, a/c, healthcare, etc.) we enjoy here come at a premium in Nigeria. They can be had, but it will cost you. Good quality housing in Abuja and/or Lagos in a safe neighbor is expensive. If you have children, good international schooling is expensive. Western food is very expensive.

I realize a lot of people may be referring to Lagos when they talk about safety/security. Like any major city (1st world or 3rd world) there are good and bad areas. You have to be conscious and aware.....and this doesn't have to do with the color of your skin. I would say the only area that whites are clearly in danger is in the Niger Delta, but I haven't traveled there myself so may be wrong. Also, there is a whole country outside of Lagos. Nigeria is not just Lagos. It is a varied and beautiful country with many options. However, Nigeria is still Africa and as such can be completely unpredictable in terms of violence.

Being so far from family and friends is very difficult. As long as you have the financial means to go "home" frequently you'll make it through.

There is certainly money to be made in Nigeria, either with owning your own business or working for someone else. If you decide to work for a company, your best bet is to get an expat package with an international company that will "relocate" you to Nigeria. Local hires do not typically receive the same benefits or pay.

I loved living in Nigeria and we will move back there in probably the next five years (my work is here for now) and I have always know that is where we will live "in the end". My husband has his own businesses and will continue to grow those as he travels back and forth while we are based in the US.

Having a happy, safe, comfortable life in Nigeria is possible. You just have to be realistic in knowing what you are getting yourself into. Good luck!


Thanks for the reply! just wish i knew what type of business to start in naija
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-11-29 21:34:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSo has anyone considered moving to Africa instead of living here in America

@ Naijaboy

My hubby and I have been married for almost 5 years. Our original plan was for me to move to Ethiopia (thats where we met, I love Ethiopia and I wanted to learn more of his language). So we approached it from both angles, I applied for positions in Ethiopia (and grad school- I figured I defer 1 year, to live in Ethiopia) and began his paper work to come to the US. The visa came through first, so he moved to the US and I started my PhD program without the deferment. When I was seeking positions in Ethiopia, my husband advised me to look for positions where I was employed by a US company/organization but living in Ethiopia- as the pay was vastly different based on which country you were affiliated. Further investigation proved this to be correct (persons with the same job title were paid wildly different salaries that couldn't be explained by differences in experience, this observation was consistent).

Our goal is to create flexible situations for ourselves. Our long term goal is to eventually live in the US at least 3-6 months out of the year, spend 2-3 months of the year in Ethiopia, and travel the rest of the year. In order to achieve this long term goal, we've started 2 business that can be done anywhere in the world with an internet connection. We put a lot of time in these business, we choose things that were expensive to start up. Realistically, I think it will take 2-5 years before we're making enough money from these businesses that I could replace of our incomes. My husband was self-employed all his life, until he moved to the US. He misses the freedom and flexibility. We are planning for him to transition from being an employee to being self-employed in the next 1-2 years. I am making strides to grow my career so that I can command a higher salary and earn the ability to have alternate work arrangements.

I was fortunate enough (Blessed really!) to receive an offer from an amazing US company with projects in Ethiopia. I will be based in the US, with occasional travel to Ethiopia. Further, the company has emphasized that its very welcoming of alternate work schedules and arrangements (one person in our team actually lives in the UK, but flies to the US 2 times a year). If I stay with the company long term, I believe the office culture is such that I could successfully propose alternate work arrangements which they would agree to.

Anyway, advice is to think in terms of what YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE can do to achieve your goals (i.e. where you want to live and how you will support yourself financially). And seek opportunities from others that push you towards your goal (whether its a job in your home country, higher pay & better vacation/ flexible work arrangements in order to travel home more/live for several months).


Thanks for this! Very helpful! :thumbs:
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-10-13 19:16:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSo has anyone considered moving to Africa instead of living here in America

none taken.. good luck in what you choose... i would jump at chance to live/work in another country at least for awhile :)

yeah i think i would get home sick after a while myself!
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-10-13 10:24:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSo has anyone considered moving to Africa instead of living here in America

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

:devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: no hard feelings! :D
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-10-11 22:33:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSo has anyone considered moving to Africa instead of living here in America

Nigeria is not a safe enough place for whites so it is not an option for us at this time. That being said there is a lot of need for "catching up" in the electronic areas , online shopping, something like paypal, web sites for companies.

Funny u say that Nigeria is not a safe place for whites when i saw countless amount of white people in Lagos just last August! As a matter of fact so many White families work at shell and other big corporations in Nigeria.. I was surprised at all the white folk i saw at the palms in Lagos every weekend.. I even took pics lol

Edited by naijaboy, 11 October 2011 - 09:13 PM.

naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-10-11 21:11:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSo has anyone considered moving to Africa instead of living here in America

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naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-10-11 21:08:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSo has anyone considered moving to Africa instead of living here in America

i hear there is a booming INTERNET MARKETING companies about of Lagos...

i get emails from them all the time..

:rofl:

seriously.. living in another country would be so cool!! hope you find what you need



hardy harr harr haaarrrrr.. get out of here with ur rude and stupid jokes! Very uncalled for.. :angry:
naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-10-11 00:04:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSo has anyone considered moving to Africa instead of living here in America
I was Born and raised In America. My Parents are Both Nigerian. I often considered living in Nigeria but i do not know what i would do for work in Africa.. Now that my fiance is Nigerian these thoughts are becoming more of a reality.. We often discuss different businesses i could get into but the risk of loss are usually to high for me.. After staying in Lagos for all of September I can really see myself making the move! I just got to figure out how to make cash in Naija! Anyone else ever felt like me? Lets discuss and give tips! :) :thumbs: :D

Edited by naijaboy, 10 October 2011 - 10:24 PM.

naijaboyMaleNigeria2011-10-10 22:22:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanJust had a baby girl!
My naija daughter was born on Tuesday! Marrying someone overseas isn't easy but with hard work and a lil love things will work out! I love my Wifey and I love the gift she gave me! My lio princess looks like me :-) I hope the same for all u newly weds! This site helped me a lot. So I'm thankful... ! Alright just sharing my joy ;-)
naijaboyMaleNigeria2013-05-20 11:14:00