Bwala Says Nigerians Abroad Face High Living Costs, Claims Some Are Worse Off Than Those at Home

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has claimed that some Nigerians who relocated abroad in search of better opportunities are struggling with high living costs and jobs that do not match their qualifications.

Speaking on The Morayo Show, Bwala said some Nigerians who left the country five years ago are now working in care homes and other low-paying jobs despite holding university degrees and additional qualifications. He described the situation as a form of exploitation, arguing that many migrants are unable to achieve the standard of living they expected stating that although some Nigerian care workers in the United Kingdom earn between £2,600 and £2,800 monthly, a large portion of their income goes into rent, utilities, transportation, and other expenses, leaving many with little savings and forcing them to take multiple jobs.

He argued that Nigerians earning modest incomes at home may still benefit from family and community support, unlike many people living abroad who have limited assistance networks. Bwala also defended the Federal Government’s social intervention efforts, citing healthcare initiatives introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

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