So has anyone considered moving to Africa instead of living here in America

[Tyeger87 10]

We have considered relocating after a few years in America and most likely will live in either Africa or Europe. We will have a home in Comoros but have considered relocating to Tanzania or moving back to Egypt since we are both comfortable there. It really truly depends on employment and potential for growth. What type of work do you like to do? if you can find work and can progress there and be satisfied with that, why not?

[MensahLuv 4]

We have talked about it sometime in the future. First we would like to get our savings up so that when we do we can establish some type of business. Not sure how long that will be from now.

[nigerwife 17]

First of all The Island is safe for whites however, if you do research you will see that the cost of living is about 200,000 for a family of four to live to our standards here. Yes that is UDS not Naira. That being said, Nigeria as you know, is an emerging market. There is so much money to be made there & there are new US based companies moving over all the time. FINALLY, people are realizing that Nigeria is not just full of scammers (lets pass the word on to other VJrs please). It depends on you and what field you are looking in. Also, I would check into Ikeja for housing.

Eventually we will be moving to Imo State and I do fell safe there. As long as you do your research and find a good doctor ahead of time you should be ok. It really depends on the state you choose & how adventuresome you are. Some are not near as safe. I do worry that after awhile the novelty would wear off, but as long as you can afford to go back home frequently I bet you would love it.

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!

[naijaboy 16]

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

[ndu26 114]

hardy harr harr haaarrrrr.. get out of here with ur rude and stupid jokes! Very uncalled for..

awww it was a light joke. I found it hilarious. We deserve the reaction our reputation gets us...unfortunately a lot of Nigerians with integrity suffer the effects too.

[Tiggi247 0]

We are currently taking steps to move to Africa now, setting up a business and building a home for us now, were not trying to get rich off the backs of others, just want to support our families

[Tyeger87 10]

We are currently taking steps to move to Africa now, setting up a business and building a home for us now, were not trying to get rich off the backs of others, just want to support our families

thats fantastic!! what type of business are you all trying to set up?

[attaya_girl 1]

we talked about me moving to senegal for a long time. but i wanted him to understand my culture as well (i had lived and studied in senegal). we decided to try living here first. in a few years, though, i imagine we'll go back.

[afoyoswa 178]

we talked about me moving to senegal for a long time. but i wanted him to understand my culture as well (i had lived and studied in senegal). we decided to try living here first. in a few years, though, i imagine we'll go back.

This is us, too. My original plan was to move there, but I want him to be familiar with the US and comfortable navigating in my culture (such as, for instance, if he had to be over here without me for some reason), and it would also make things so much simpler if he could stay long enough to get naturalized. I've spent about 5-6 weeks over the past year in Uganda, and while I'm not completely up to speed on how things work, I feel comfortable there. We're hoping to go back together later.

[Rock & Am 0]

do some countries in Africa share a common currency like Europe does with the euro..

or does each county have their own..

Many of the French speaking West African countries share a common currency, the West African CFA franc.

[ghanalover 7]

im so ready to go to ghana I want my husband to come here so we can build ingh after that im kicking rocks this whole process just piss me off the whole affidavit of support I think is stupid I dont think hes gonna come sit on his #### when he comes. I made enough money but now the job im working now isnt paying me what I was making last year

[4theloveofhenry 8]

I think your idiot joke was a bit uncalled for. I personally thought skiptex joke was a bit funny. My husband who is Nigerian and I joke all the time regarding the internet scammers as well as things that happen here in America. The last time I went to a Nigerian gathering everyone there was joking about Americans and things that happen in America. Should I have gone off on a rant and called them all idiots? I think everyone in this world is angry enough as it is, cool down and learn how to laugh,even at yourself

[BimnKay 5]

Thanks for the reply! just wish i knew what type of business to start in naija

Must admit I have thought about moving to naija but the issue is setting up the right business to generate income. Trying to maintain the same lifestyle requires significant funds and like my husband says you can't leave the US and the feeling of security without needing to live in an area of Nigeria where that same level of security can be maintained.

There is money to be made if one can come up with a business that caters to the needs of the intended market.