Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communications, has said many Nigerians who relocated abroad in search of better opportunities are facing difficult economic conditions despite possessing university degrees and earning salaries in foreign currencies.
Speaking during an appearance on The Morayo Show, Bwala argued that the reality for many Nigerians who emigrated, particularly to the United Kingdom, is far different from the expectations that drove them to leave the country.
He said many graduates now work jobs unrelated to their qualifications, including in care homes and warehouses.
“Some of you in Nigeria who think you are suffering, you’re better off than your colleagues that japa five years ago,” Bwala said.
Describing the experience of many migrants as exploitative, Bwala said the financial burden of living abroad often leaves workers with little disposable income despite relatively high monthly earnings.
