Japa: Nigerians are realising US, UK not filled with gold – Femi Rogers (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigerians are realizing Western countries are not as prosperous as they thought, with Femi Rogers highlighting misconceptions and financial challenges faced by diaspora members.

• Nigerians are realizing Western countries' roads are not filled with gold, according to Femi Rogers.
• Nigerians in diaspora misuse credit, leading to debt imprisonment, he said.
• Diasporans remitted $23 billion in 2025, while foreign direct investment was $900 million.