NIGERIANS Are the Most Successful Immigrants Abroad. A Compelling Case Study

Nigerian immigrants, from the ghettos, achieving remarkable success in the United States; a testament to the power of resilience, education, faith, and the pursuit of the American dream. Back in Nigeria, a brain drain in which many are relocating from Nigeria to Canada through the Canada express entry, obtaining Canada PR (permanent resident in Canada). Others relocating from Nigerian to the US, and other Western countries. Japa from Nigeria as often referred to, the Canada immigration story or American immigration experience is not all rosy. Yet, Nigerians excel abroad. Nigerian immigrants are outstanding among Africans in diaspora. Nigerian-American immigrants navigate challenges, overcome the myths of racism, and contribute to the economy and wealth of the United States and the West. Significant representation in HBCUs and black colleges and fostering black history and black excellence. I sat with my good friend, with an inspiring journey from a Nigerian ghetto to a thriving career in tech as a Google Staff Engineer. Please subscribe to the channel 🙏🏽 watch other inspiring dialogues: Revaluate Podcast:    • Revaluate Podcast   00:00 Intro 02:52 Nigerians Are Ambitious 05:40 From Nigerian Ghettos; Seeking Ambitious Opportunities 07:35 Why Are Nigerians Moving Abroad in Droves 09:42 Population in Nigeria and Employment Data 15:15 Unemployment Crisis in Nigeria 17:40 Sense of Hopelessness in Nigeria 21:10 Economic Development in Nigeria 24:35 Why Nigerians Are So Educated 32:35 Cultural Pressure to Pursue STEM Fields 36:52 Why Nigerians Learn To Be Self-Reliant 43:50 The Blessing in Lack 47:55 Nigeria Protest Hunger 52:35 Investment Opportunities in Nigeria 57:50 The Future Of Nigeria Economic Development 01:03:50 Keeping Your Dreams Alive #nigeria #nigerianindiaspora #storiesofresilience ________________________________________ References: Population: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/... Working age population: https: //www.ceicdata.com/en/nigeria/labour-force-statistics-new-methodology/working-age-population Labor force population:https://nigerianstat.gov.ng/elibrary/... Minimum wage: https://countryeconomy.com/national-m... Inflation rate tracking https://www.cbn.gov.ng/rates/inflrate... https://countryeconomy.com/national-m... Nigerians immigrants are among the most successful: https://www.ft.com/content/ca39b445-4... ____________________________ 🔗Connect with me here: All socials-https://linktr.ee/revaluatewithfola Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram:   / afolarin.e   Twitter: https://x.com/afolarin_e Medium:   / afolarinegbewande   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/afolarin-egbewande-phd-6a917a26 Subscribe and Listen to Revaluate Podcast below;    / @revaluatepodcast   ____________________________ Some of my gear: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=afolarin (Remote recording) https://amzn.to/479rF7W (Lights) https://amzn.to/3SzhKEk (Camera) https://amzn.to/40yfaAl (lens)