In recent years and the regime of the government of my country, we've always complained about the hardship, and hoping for change, heck! We voted the party that was all about change during their campaign, but rather than change for good, when they gained power, the economic situation of the country got changed for worst, there were cries as insecurity and hardship became the norms in my country, just when we thought a glimpse of hope will return at another turn of election, we saw that the competition was between the devil and hopefully a new savior, people came out in masses to vote for the saviour we hoped to bring our country out of its misery.

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Still, our hope was once again dashed into pieces, and the daredevil took over power, it didn't even take weeks before he unleashed Woes into the nation, starting from the removal of fuel subsidy which resulted in the hike in transport cost , food prices raised as well and other basic needs of life were not left out of the impact of inflation, if you thought we were going through worst times in the previous regime, what we experience now is triple if not more of that, there seem to be no hope again as most people who can afford it seek the only route of escape which is immigrating to another country.

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Not that the cost of living in other country is any lesser but I think compared to my country, they have a functioning government and policy that ensures that basic amenities needed to function and live comfortably, like security, stable electricity, good roads, free quality education (not the laughable one we've got going here) are cared for by the government, in turn, they make sure to pay their taxes which are used in sorting these amenities, because I know that would be the major argument when comparing the cost of living in Nigeria to a more developed country.

I've had family and friends who relocated, they are paid according to the hours they work, yes they work hard to meet up their bills, even though they can't invest over there, some of them use their earnings to invest in Nigeria, which they could't achieve when they were here, and more their physical looks are better compared to when they were still hustling in Nigeria, which proves that even though things aren't that easy everywhere, there is still a better hardship to choose from.

I can't survive with what I earn in Nigeria in other countries, no matter the country, even here in Nigeria, my earnings are just like what my country people refer to as From hand to mouth meaning as it comes, there are expenses already down to clear them, the only way I can survive in another country of my choice is to work and earn their currency, it's no news that naira has lost its essence in value, and no matter how much you earn when you are not an already made business tycoon, it won't be enough.

If I had the chance would I relocate?

I don't need to be asked twice, if I'm offered the chance to relocate to Canada or the UK which are both the countries of my choice, alongside a good job and pay, bills or not, I'm moving, Nigeria hardship has pushed me to that extent that I'm desperate to experience what a sane climate and governance feels like, and want same for my generation as well.

In conclusion, the harsh realities of my country's economic hardship have left many of us to seek change and a better quality of life elsewhere, as we've gotten used to the repetitive disappointment by our political leaders, their selfishness has even made us strengthen our desire to seek refuge in a country with more stable and working government and economic opportunities. Deciding to leave my country is not an easy one, as this also means leaving my culture and things I love behind, but we can't keep on suffering and smiling, and as someone who can't settle for less, I need that escape route for personal and professional growth. Ultimately, the dream of a brighter future for myself and future generations is the driving force behind my desire to seek greener pastures abroad.

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