Reality TV star and influencer Tacha Akide has raised concerns about the economic difficulties faced by many Nigerians living in the United Kingdom, challenging the widespread notion that relocating abroad guarantees financial ease.
Tacha highlighted the high cost of living in the UK—particularly transportation and housing—as major factors affecting the quality of life for many Nigerians residing there.
She observed that, contrary to popular assumptions, some Nigerians in the UK are experiencing more financial strain than those living in Nigeria.
“Many Nigerians are living better here at home than some of those abroad,” she stated, urging prospective migrants to carefully consider the realities before making relocation decisions.
She continued, “You see, those of you who always have an inferiority complex in Nigeria, thinking everyone here is rich, most people here are broke. The most broke people I have met are actually the people I met in the UK. Everyone is holding themselves. It is expensive.”
“Trust me when I tell you that the living situation here is not rosy. In fact, most people in Nigeria are living better off than people actually living here. So if you want to move, go ahead, but not with the mentality of ‘oh, it’s all rosy.’ You see yourself spending 300k on a freaking taxi in a freaking day, 1 million on a car in a week unless you want to use the train. Think about your decision,” she added.
Her remarks have sparked conversations on social media, with many users reflecting on the true cost of life abroad and the challenges of migration.
