125. IS JAPA A BED OF ROSES? Jack’s Japa Empowerment - Nijaa Diaspora Empowerment - Baba Londoner - Empowering Immigrants - Immigrant Empowerment - Jack Lookman - Rita Nnamani - Olayinka Carew - Japa Empowerment - Empowerment And Inspiration - Nigerian Immigrants - Empowering And Inspiring Generations - Nijaa To United Kingdom - Jack Lookman Limited - Nijaa To London - Baba London - Japa
The idea of “Japa” has become the anthem of many Nigerians. The promise of better opportunities, better living conditions, and a better future abroad, is so attractive that many see it as the ultimate solution to life’s struggles. But is Japa truly a bed of roses? The honest answer is no. It is a bed, but not always roses. Sometimes it is thorns, sometimes it is a mix of both.
The first reality check is that life abroad is not automatic paradise. There are bills, long hours, cultural shock, and a constant sense of having to prove yourself. The glamour people see online often hides the grind. Behind the pictures of snow and summer vacations are sleepless nights, double shifts, and the mental weight of being far from home. Those who think Japa is an escape, often find that new challenges replace old ones.
Another reality is the struggle for one's identity. You may be respected abroad, but you are almost never totally accepted. Regardless of how long you remain, you are frequently referred to as "the immigrant." That reality has a negative impact on self-esteem and might lead many Nigerians to question where they genuinely belong. It serves as a subtle but persistent reminder that Japa is not all roses.
Financially, Japa is also complex. Yes, there may be more opportunities to earn, but there are also more costs. Taxes, rent, fines, and the pressure to send money home quickly offset whatever advantages you acquire. Many immigrants discover that, while their foreign income appears to be good on paper, their savings tell a different story. Without discipline, you can end up living pay check to pay check just as you did back home.
Will you consider following this blog to get live content as we post?
Great International Money Transfer
Thank you very much for your time.
This is Olayinka Carew aka Jack Lookman signing off.
Ire o (I wish you blessings)
Ire kabiti (I wish you loads of blessings).
Could you make a donation to sustain the great work we do?
Thank you for your contribution: Rita Nnamani
Youtube channel: Jack Lookman
Leveraging artificial intelligence for development
- Courses by Jack Lookman Limited
- Being Organised
- Jack’s Mindset
- Jack’s Mentoring 101 (18+ only)
- Jack’s Undergraduate Empowerment
- Jack’s Life Lessons For Teenagers
- Business Collaboration With Jack Lookman (18+ only)
- Book A Chat With Jack Lookman
- Jack Lookman’s Courses
- Jack’s Basic Affiliate Marketing Course
- Etc.
Jack Lookman’s Empowerment and Inspiration
Could this inspire kindness and compassion?
- Jack Lookman Limited Websites
- Jack Lookman On Social media
- Jack Lookman Paperbacks
- Jack Lookman’s eBooks
- Jack Lookman’s Blogs
- Etc.
Jack’s Life Lessons For Teenagers
Could you help?
Jack’s Undergraduate Empowerment
Jack’s Empowerment and Inspiration
Could you light another candle?
Could You Help Rebuild Our Mosque ?
Could You Support The Elderly ?
Could You Support Orphans And Widows ?
We do Affiliate Marketing and make commissions for every sale, at no additional cost to you.
The change that we aim is generational.
Kindly share this content if it’s beneficial.
At Jack Lookman Limited: Our mission is to Empower and Inspire Generations by leveraging the Internet.
