In this conversation with FunTimes, Joseph pushes you to confront a deeper question: Can you ever feel truly free or at home in a country that isn’t yours, and what emotional cost are immigrants willing to pay for stability and opportunity?
For Ejiro, who moved to the UK with his family in 2022, relocation was partly about hope for a better future. He spoke to FunTimes about why he left Nigeria, what surprised him about the UK and the mistakes he believes many Nigerians make when they first arrive.
Mohamed Fofanah began his American life delivering parcels by bicycle in Manhattan. Years later, his gig work gives him the freedom to build on both sides of the Atlantic and help other African immigrants find their footing.
Dabota left Nigeria for Canada on a study route in 2022, while her husband stayed behind with her children. She talks to FunTimes about her journey so far. Her story highlights a side of japa that social media rarely shows: the emotional and family costs of starting over.
Most Nigerians have imaginations of what life abroad looks like: fine houses, 24/7 electricity, clean streets, and a life…
What do you do when you lose your job? The bills would not stop coming, your savings begin to decline, and before you know it, you are in the red. You want to work, but every day it is one “unfortunately” email after another, and it seems like getting a new job requires connections.
When people talk about japa, they often imagine someone escaping hardship, low pay, unemployment, and frustration. But sometimes, the story is different. Sometimes, the person leaving has everything people dream of: a good salary, comfort, and stability. And still, they pack their bags and leave.
For Angel Ndubuisi, December 24, 2025, was not about Christmas rice. It was the day she left Nigeria to begin a new life in Japan. Her journey captures the emotional rollercoaster many young Nigerians face when migration becomes real.
When Rukky left Nigeria for the United Kingdom in 2022 with his wife and children, he imagined new opportunities, financial stability, and a brighter future. What he did not expect was over a month spent in an Airbnb, thousands of pounds disappearing before they even found a home, and the reality that in Britain, having money is not always enough; sometimes, it is the process that matters most.
Many people think relocating abroad promises better opportunities, financial stability, and a fresh start. But for Ada, who left Nigeria for the UK in 2021, the dream lasted barely two years before she made a decision that many people still struggle to understand: she returned home.
