NIGERIANS Are the Most Successful Immigrants Abroad. A Compelling Case Study | EP 23

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.

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(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