Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, known as AY, has raised concerns over what he describes as a puzzling cycle among Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad.
AY observed that many Nigerians sell their lands and properties to relocate overseas, only to face the harsh realities of juggling multiple jobs to survive in a new environment. Ironically, after settling abroad, these individuals often end up sending money back home to buy land—essentially reversing the process that funded their relocation.
In a social media post that has since sparked widespread conversation, AY humorously but critically asked his followers to reflect on the situation.
“Nigerians abroad are working so hard doing multiple jobs to buy land back home, while Nigerians back home are selling their lands to relocate abroad so they can do 3 jobs to buy land again in Nigeria. Please explain to me what type of cycle is this?” he wrote.
The comment has resonated with many Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora, as the struggle for economic stability continues to fuel migration, even as the sacrifices made often lead back to the same starting point.
