It is misleading to categorize everyone moving abroad as struggling or hustling. What happens more often than not is that proper research is not done prior to leaving and settling in becomes drawn out when you are unprepared for the changes which will happen. If proper planning is done, you can settle abroad and live a much more meaningful life than in Nigeria. I moved to Ireland in 2020 for a Master's degree in a field which I had researched well into and I am here 2 years later with a great job and my family are coming to join me soon. Proper research and planning and being truthful to oneself can help mitigate a lot of the challenges people face when moving abroad. I work in a very challenging but rewarding field (Sustainable energy) and I am well respected. I do not think it is a one size fits all thingy at all!

Funny video, nice conversation. On this topic, the way i like to see it is that moving abroad goes beyond career the way most people approach it, we are talking about life change for generations behind you. If it will take me to sacrifice my career in exchange for freedom, good & free education, good healthcare, access to wealth, democracy with dividend, not to mention access to hundreds of countries just having a 🇨🇦 passport for my great grand children....Mr brown its worth it...this was my thought before i migrated, and doing tough jobs that i can't do in Nigeria....i remembered my unborn generation after me that will remember my sacrifice😊...and with patience you also can get the professional jobs just like Morayo said....i now work for the city government....there is no way my children's generation will write their history in Canada without tracing it to me.

In this video, Morayo has already japad in spirit but Brown is not allowing her body to go join her over there.

This man has my highest respect ✊ He’s a confident man. Yes, he’s so correct, you got to be in the right field in the USA to live a very comfortable lifestyle. I’m a Software Developer and my wife is a Registered Nurse. Our professional careers have helped us to balance our marriage equation. Love from California USA 🇺🇸

WISDOM FOR LIFELONG LEARNING When we forget the true source of real success in our undertakings in life (the Lord God of Hosts) and His divine providence for our plans, we become fearful of the giants and the odds. If that is the case, then every other thoughts and imaginations will be insufficient in times of Ja-pa-ing from the forsaken land. Have we forgotten the name Barack Obama so quickly? He also had IDENTITY issues like Femi or any other person of African descent. But Barack had a plan and audacity (and divine providence) to think beyond the odds against him and his acknowledged identity. As they say, the rest is history. In the 90s, Olusegun Obasanjo, one of Nigerias "them-them" invited Nigerians who already JAPA to come back to their fatherland. Yes, many came back to Nigeria and their destinies were destroyed! Important lessons to learn about the jinxed situation of Nigeria.

In U.S, you can become I.T professional within 6 months and be making 6 figures salary than become Medical Doctors that takes minimum of 8 years in school..! Yes Brown is happy in Nigeria as he said, but he need to look beyond himself and put his family first -- his kids future first! Information is the key to success here in U.S. Yes some people that relocate abroad and drive taxi or working in warehouse were doing good in Nigeria before they relocate, and the reason for that is because they do not have the right information to begin with and your host in abroad is another factor.. He or she may not give you the right information, which may slow your way forward down! I have been living in U.S for over 20 years and I know all these things!

Mr Brown in the USA ,there is dignity in labor. People respect you even if you are cleaning the floor .

I love the fact that Mr brown keeps making reference to his background.. if you know you don’t have a solid background please relocate abroad and make a good background for the generation that will come through you!! It’s a sacrifice. I respect his opinion, if I was to be in his position I will have same thoughts but you see as of those like us that has no background!!! I have already japa and it’s for the sake of my children, the one I have and the one’s yet to come!!!!

Love this! I love seeing positive relationships being represented! Most times we see only the struggle relationships, we have a culture of hiding our good news. I actually think we should have episodes where Mr Brown reviews some of the topics of your view to get his perspective.

On this one o, Morayo nailed it. I will rather slave abroad for my kids to prosper than for me to continue to stay in Nigeria the way it is, where my children's future is not certain or secured.

Mr Brown is on track. That is the truth. People who want to go abroad should not just be thiking of being a second class. If you dont have what it takes please we should remain in Nigeria. Living in western world does not really gives all the happiness we are looking for. Morayo thanks for your platform

Ahhhhhhhhh please I live in the United States and with all due respect I beg to differ. There are MANY occupations/careers beyond what Mr. Brown has listed that are top-class. What he has said is Mis-leading and would love it if there are corrections made considering the platform that you both command. Cheers

I love Mr. Brown and he has spoken for himself. Let's pray that God guides us in the way we should go. If you are comfortable in Nigeria and provide for yourself the basic needs of life our govt have refused to provide, then pls stay. But if you just want a decent life and live in a place where there is a defined system, then please leave Nigeria. It's not always about you but what you can do for generations after you. Leaving Nigeria is not about burning bridges, you can always comeback to make your Nation better. Let's all do what will make us happy. By the way, I'm waiting for Mr. Brown to elaborate on this second class citizen matter o, cos I did not know my class when I was in Naija😄😄It will help many of us.

I'm just reading people's comments and shaking my head, any young person that believe in themselves should japa from Liegeria before Liegeria rob them of their dreams. I live in the States and you don't have to be a doctor to live comfortably. You can't compare living in Liegeria with living in Canada or the States.

WISDOM FOR LIFELONG LEARNING It was a shock to the system when I eventually decided to view the Morayo Afolabi-Brown"s frank and topical conversation with her hubby about the feasibility and logic of JA-PA--ING from Nigeria. The first question that came to my mind was, "Is Morayo still working for TVC?" Her perspective on the topic was intelligent and intuitive. Instead of admitting the cataclysmic situation of Nigeria, the husband kept deluding himself that "Nigeria Go Better." The original composer of that song was killed by the Nigerian situation! The bottom line is, Nigeria will never be better in 100 years. Not with the appointed gangs of pretentious and GODLESS RULERS regullarly oppressing and tormenting the citizens they are supposed to serve in political and religious offices. Shikenan!

Dear ma, can you make your vlog a bit longer 😉 it gives relief sort of can't explain the feeling, inspiring and original seeing Mr brown saying things without sugar coating

Absolutely correct Mr brown, a true nationalist, a pan African to the core. If l had known the things l know today l would have stayed back in 9ja and never travelled. The weather alone, l use to enjoy sunshine without thinking twice about the sun or a sunny day back home,but now in England a sunny day is like Christmas. l am on vitamin D capsule weekly for Vitamin D deficiencies, recovering from covid 19 for the second time simply because of lack of enough sunshine.... People don't tell you the reality back home, all we see is people having a good time and think that's the life, but it's all at a cost.... I honestly don't think abroad is all that we Nigerians think it is, culture, family, friendship is very important not just working and working. There has to be a balance, working to live rather than living to work. Through it all we can only be grateful to the divine and appreciate everyday as a blessing. Thank you.

In as much as I respect his opinion, for your information I reside in Canada..we were doing very well in Nigeria before relocating abroad. My husband was a middle level manager and I was an accountant. Initially we had to retrain for the job market..we never cleaned dishes nor cleaned anyone's mess . Today I am a senior accountant in Canada and my husband is a university professor. So Mr Brown needs to do more research, but at this age of his, it's not advisable for him to japa, he might not even meet the requisite scores for Canadian immigration based on his age .

Brown: "I can become anything I want in Nigeria" Morayo's Eyes: 😧😧😧 Jisus is Lord.

I have lived in the United States for 32 years - in April of 2022. Although successful in my own right, in the present day United States, I will not advise even a Medical Doctor in Nigeria to quit his/her job and japa. The grass is not always greener on the other side and been in America doesn't guarantee happiness. I know of many Medical practitioners who have been struggling for years now, just to get accepted into the residency program and without it, you cannot practice as a physician. So, look before you leap. To the professionals in Nigeria, if you have good jobs, stay put. To the ones with no education or career path or nothing to hold on to, there are plenty of easy-to-get menial jobs in the USA, if you have the means/avenue to japa.

Mr Brown just spoke my mind. There are endless opportunities in Nigeria and that is what our northerner counterparts believe in and they are not part of this japa syndrome and they keep getting the opportunities with their patience attitude. This is one of the biggest developing countries in the world and that is where we have a lot of problems to solve and convert to real success.

Wow.. Mr brown just aired my thought always.. We are better off in Ngeria abeg👌 you can be happy anywere.

I beg to disagree with you Mr Brown. You can become someone known amongst your peers abroad. You are entitled to your opinions. As long as you educate your mind. It’s not everyone that suffers in abroad. You do t have to be a Medical Doctor, Lawyer etc to live a very comfortable life abroad.

I am very proud of you Mr. Brown for your good evaluation and being so confident about your belief. Thanks Mrs. Brown for making the video and making it public. You have helped many families debating similar issues at the moment.

Interesting discussion Morayo as I believe this is what mamy families are looking at now. Yes Mr. Brown, i agree with your notion that it's ok to decide your steps based on your Circle of influence and opportunities, but Nigeria isn't that stable now to determine what this can do for the future of the young ones. I believe famillies looking to move should first sit together and do a SWAT Analysis before making any decisions on staying or leaving Nigeria. And may I add that success is not measured by your professional job alone but how you can bring Solutions to your environment regardless of career and that can happen both in Nigeria or Abroad. You can be relevant anywhere you find yourself if you haven't something to give too. In the UK and US, Nigerians who are making impact in their community as Political leaders, community leaders, Business leaders, career leaders, charity founders, scientists, IT professionals, Religious leaders, Teachers, even care givers and don't have to be in a certain profession as Mr. Brown mentioned. You can become who you want to become if you identify your opportunities where you see it, plan and work towards it.

Happy New Year to you both.

There are pros and cons to every decision/action. Like Morayo and the other ladies of Your View always say "Do you". My own 2kobo to this 'japa' matter- pls plan, have a few strategies and don't be a stranger in your father's land. I was "shipped out" by my parent to the UK at age 17, turning on 18. I lived the first 12 years of my life in the UK in fear as my parent went about it the wrong but the only available way at the time (sure you get the drift). I must say, I did not have anything going for me at the time hence the "shipping"; I had finished secondary school, studied computing at the time whilst writing jamb/polyjamb for uni or poly admission. I gained admission to a poly doing a course I chose as an alternative to my preferred course. Anyway, coming to the UK, in the first 12 years, I did my GCSE (WAEC equivalent) again, A levels, degree, Masters, now a qualified/ practicing Lead Pharmacist, I have my own family, bought my own house, etc. But is that all to life? Perhaps for some people. Could I have achieved that or not if I was still in Nigeria, I guess we would never know. The last 10years of my life after qualifying as a pharmacist has been to rediscover/reinvent myself and that journey has not ended. Hence, my 2 kobo advice earlier, as I nor my parent had any plan nor strategies prior to my journey. We only had the end goal (have a better life). 22years on and I am still trying to help my parents and siblings whilst trying to reinvent/rediscover myself. You have alot of good/great things going for you both in Nigeria where you will always be first class citizens, as opposed to countries where you will be 2nd or even 3rd class citizens (if you decide not to 'japa'). However, if you decide to 'japa'- go as a family, have plans and strategies for each person in your family (i.e. husband, wife & children). Ensure, you continue to have your family time (higher risk of divorce- but God forbid for you). Much respect and love for you both.

Gbagam, Mr Brown!!!! Oshayyyy!!

I love sis morayo and Mr browns conversation always 😁... Mr browns well said jare

its the expression on Morayo's face for me.Thank you for always bringing smiles to our faces through your premium content.

I just love this couples. Always happy when they are happy

My brother Brown I am with you on this. God of heaven and earth will bless you.

Well said Brown. It is more than even a good job abroad. It is about identity, value, respect society, legacy and let us not forget the future generation. I chose to be optimistic about Nigeria and that is WHY after being born abroad, and lived majority of my adult life abroad - I moved back. With the craziness that is Nigeria, I do not regret my decision - one bit

Mr browns opinion... But I like the fact that he said he can train his children to be a surgeon, investment analyst abroad... So you see alot of Nigerians suffer and go through all abroad because of their children so that at least their next generation do not suffer like them.

I’m currently in Canada on a visit and prior to leaving I made a joke to someone in Nigeria that I’m going to “survey” the place for both of us so we can decide whether to japa or not as japaing seems to be the in thing now. For me I’d say to each his own, if leaving Nigeria in order to get a better life for yourself and your children is the motive by all means pursue it. Nigeria currently has failed her citizens in a lot of respects: no hope is visible in the horizon, things are getting worse everyday. One goes through the doldrums thinking, hoping, believing that e go better but rather than getting better it just gets worse. I hear things get worse then they start getting better but in the case if our beloved nation when is it going to be? I like what Mr Brown said about giving his children the best so they can fit in anywhere. I have also been able to give my kids world class education and if they want to leave Nigeria for greener pastures why not. For me, maybe just maybe there is that very faint glimmer of hope that things might improve in our country until then I guess I’d just have to sit and wait it out. God bless us all both the ones that have Japad, are in the process of japaring and the ones that will still japa in future.

Gbam💥oga Brown has spoken..... He is right... Relocating to abroad at what age....... With the current set up you guys are in now, you're better off in Nigeria.... Just come and go abroad for holiday as you please... It is well 🙏🏾 😁😁oga brown but you funny oooo.... A beg go join nollywood 😀😀😀dem get stage of you 😆😆funny man 😄

Deep! "I don't want to be ordinary wherever I live" Thank Mr Brown!

Hahaha,Mr Brown is making Sense sha,this japa thing ehh,but if it's the will of God,You will do well there too,everyone has their location to flourish though

Good afternoon,Mr Brown is on point.

Woo,Mr Brown I totally agree with you, we are most important here...

Brilliant conversation 👏 👌 👍 🙌

I agree with Mr Femi Afolabi Brown in this. Travelling abroad no be beans. A lot of people would love to go back to Nigeria if the situation improves. Really difficult being a 2nd class citizen especially in hostile environments.

Living abroad sometimes is draining and emotionally exhausting seriously

Both of you are correct. No place like home, but when home is the way most of our evil politicians have kept it, then home becomes unbearable for some that the odds are against. One good leader can make Nigeria that home we all dream of May GOD help the “chained Giant of Africa”

"i really don't want to be ordinary anywhere I live" Brown 2022. Wise words

Sincerely I love his opinion, I hold same too technically because I just feel that thought of being a second class citizen, not being absolutely free is just not cut out for me. I love the fact that in my country, Nigeria, I can go anywhere, do anything I want, without having anyone on my tail. Nigeria is actually a place of lots of opportunities. And then I love the communal lifestyle we have in Nigeria where people are concerned about other people's lives and welfare.

I guess Morayo is just concerned about the future of this country and what it holds. The leaders do not have the citizens in mind whatsoever. Some people japa to at least live in an environment that is working and live decent live. 2023 is near.

🤣🤣😂😂I love the way you trigger your husband and his response

Mr. Brown just change my mentality. After my Master's I'm coming back to Nigeria to give back to my community..

Hahahahahah......I like and support Mr Brown

Only the Ultra rich people can actually be happy in Nigeria. Good jobs don’t cut it anymore, things are sadly only going to get more difficult. Good roads, reliable electricity, great health care system and less corruption are the major things people relocate aboard for.

I like this my brother he is a typical Ekiti man. Morayo can be troublesome,,😄😄😄😄😄

I Love you two together ❤️😂

Mr Brown has so much wisdom.

Lol Mr Brown my Ekiti uncle. Eokun sir

The question sef day vex Mr Brown😀

Wow, supported wholeheartedly

Egbon is real and factual. Am happy here... Love u Babami

Well Said Uncle Brown 🙌🏼

Mo like egbon Brown sha 😂😂😂 "I can't be ordinary anywhere I live"

Thank you ja re mr Brown , you are been You!

Mr. Brown na General. Morayo l beg stay with your husband, your children can traveled for studying. Please love your husband the way he his ooo

Some Nigerians that are doing well in abroad always use themselves as a yardstick to measure abroad success but on an average level, lots of African immigrants are struggling and depressing especially in a country like Italy, Spain, Russia, Poland, France that I know of. Inasmuch as I'm doing well after wasting several years, a lot of people are struggling in this western world that shame would not allow them to come back home. Inu igbe ni owo wa

Aunty Morayo, this your Mr Brown is something else!😃. Very strong willed and opinionated. Though I didn't agree with everything he said but i think you've hit a gold mine of content creation with this new series of "Ask Mr Brown" or "Mr Brown says the darnest things." 😅 Keep it coming and longer video too please. Lol

I wouldn't like to be ordinary...well said Mr Brown

I love this

Mr Brown said No JAPA oo Morayo 🤣🤣

If anyone is considering Canada, the cold no easy at all o, just bear that in mind though there are so many well paying jobs apart from medical Dr and I.T over here, also being a PR or citizen gives you access to funds to retrain to whatever you like to become, it's never too late to retrain here , the support system for that is great. Your kids also get funds from the government till they are 18yo toward their tertiary education depending on your economic status. Tax no easy sha and access to medical services especially in hospital is snail speed.

LoL...Typical my husband and I, when he said "ok" like you are correct but I am done talking !!

Well said and that is the honest plain truth. Mr. Femi Brown Afolabi is a wise man.

Mr Brown you are precisely right ✅

Morayo, leave our brother alone ooo. 👏👏👏 please don't japa ooo. There's future in Nigeria ooo. Lovely couple ❤️

Morayo 1:24 a regular job in the USA isn’t $50 per hour. However, a regular job can’t pay ur bills unless you work appropriately 80hrs per week. Most regular jobs is $13 per hour in the southern states and a bit higher than that in the northern states.

Aunty Moray, na me o..."Oga Femi", Your Vet on CMD Road 🤣🤣🤣Mr Brown spoke the honest truth. I have lived in Canada for 5 years, he spoke absolutely the truth. If u ain't a professional- Doctor, IT, Investment banker, Project manager, etc, it's an average life one would live here. Yes, standard of living even on a minimum wage is way better than 9ja, but trust me, if u ain't a professional, you'll work so hard to pay bills that you won't have time to enjoy life or family. Mr. Afolabi Brown, u are 100% on point.

Uncle Brown knows what he wants 😅❤❤

"Emi o ba anybody plan a ti japa lo si anywhere"😂😂😂😂

❤️ Beautiful Blessings

Lawyer are doing well Our Mr Brown, Morayo husband

I live in Brooklyn and would love to make Nigeria more.

God bless Mr Brown. I agree with him.

I really love Mr Brown's wisdom and uprightness at all times: That I covet.... From what I see, He is one person that can never be influenced by pressure.... Thumbs up sir🥰🥰

Momoo e be Ike say you wanna use style tell us and oga that you Wan japa o!

When you eventually japa we will play nack this video for you 🤣

I am currently living abroad. I tell you Brethren, it is not easy!

Well said, Mr. Brown. If you are actually happy and comfortable in Nigeria , why move from place to place. There is no place like home .

Happiness is what you make of it... It is relative... I love Mr Brown's ideology of the whole relocation stuff.

I agree with Mr Brown. If you are this comfortable in Nigeria, then there is no need to japa but you can relocate unless you are ready to retrain yourself. A lot of people go into IT or healthcare. Healthcare doesn't mean nursing or patient care. There are so many areas you can go into, the same thing with IT. Internet technology is so broad and you don't have to be a science student, mathematician, or engineer. You can be part of IT business operations, they all make good money even as a starter. They have Health Informatics, information management, and a whole lot of disciplines. In healthcare and IT in the USA, there is no language barrier as long as you know your stuff.

Please always drop episode with your husband

Oga is happy! So why japa? We that are here want to come back sef. lol 🤣

There are various reasons people choose to live abroad. It's very complex.

It is a choice based on your value system and what you want from life. Life is about choices.

$50 an hour? That’s a lot of money. Morayo, when you ask your husband a question, let him answer it and when he answer don’t interrupt him please.

Sincerely I love Mr. Brown opinion on this topic because here in USA it's not easy but rather to enslave yourself but rather be in Nigeria and get educated and be who you want to be because here in USA, there's nothing like culture or traditions; just be who you're.

There are MANY good well paid professional jobs in the west than what Brown just mentioned. Nigeria is very limited when it comes to progression. Please JAPA! Also we are not treated as second class citizens here in the west i.e UK we are treated better than if we were in Nigeria!

Despite the situations in Nigeria, no place like your own country

If you are doing well there is no need to leave but abroad covers all not only the ones your husband mentioned..

...but morayo sef came back to Nigeria and you set up a show for yourself. Would you have been able to do this over there ? Although I will japa but it is not for everyone. I'm into IT 😆 that is for your information

The grass is not always greener on the other side.

Mr Brown has a myopic view of travelling abroad, there are so many other professionals earning good money although like he said it takes time to fully settle abroad, his assertions about being a second class citizens is also very funny how many Nigerians are not even third class citizens in that country, no job, no food and perhaps no hope for the future, the long and short of it is do your research very well. But there are Nigerians doing very well in different sectors of the economy abroad apart from IT and Investment Banking

What about the insecurities in the country? Safety, Security, lack of proper medical care, lack of public education, and the list goes on. Sorry to say but Nigeria is not promising. Especially for the youth. Have you listened to your presidents most recent interview?