We Moved from the UK to Nigeria and nearly lost everything chasing purpose
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We Left the UK After Earning £500 a Day to Build a New Life in Nigeria
A successful career in the UK. A high daily income. A comfortable life in London.
Then they made a decision that shocked everyone around them.
In this episode of Webnation Africa, we follow a Nigerian couple who walked away from stability in the UK to return home and build a new life in Nigeria with their three children. Despite the doubts from friends and family, they chose purpose, family, entrepreneurship, and freedom over comfort abroad.
From adjusting to life in Abuja to building businesses from the ground up, this documentary explores the emotional and financial realities of relocating back to Africa after years in the diaspora.
They reveal:
* Why they left the UK despite earning a high income
* The racism and isolation they experienced abroad
* What surprised them most after relocating to Nigeria
* The real cost of living in Nigeria vs the UK
* How they transitioned from corporate life into entrepreneurship
* The challenges of raising children after relocating
* Their experience with homeschooling and family life in Nigeria
* The sacrifices they made to rebuild their lives
* Why more Africans in the diaspora are returning home
This is more than a relocation story. It’s about identity, reinvention, family, and creating a life on your own terms.
If you’ve ever considered moving to Africa, leaving the West, relocating to Nigeria, or starting over abroad, this documentary will give you an honest look into the realities of making that transition.
Subscribe to Webnation Africa for more powerful stories about Africans and the diaspora building new lives across the continent.
Chapters:
00:00 Leaving a £500-a-Day Career in the UK
01:36 Why We Walked Away From Life in London
04:12 Family and Friends Thought We Were Crazy
06:48 Starting Over in Nigeria
09:34 The Real Cost of Living in Abuja
12:27 Building Businesses From Scratch in Nigeria
16:08 Raising 3 Children After Relocating
19:11 The Sacrifices We Had to Make
23:06 The Biggest Challenges After Moving to Nigeria
27:18 How Life Changed After Leaving the UK
30:21 Was Moving Back to Africa Worth It?
Guest Info:
Produced by: Team Webnation
Director: Hayford
Editor: Charles
Color Grading: Webnation Africa
Special Thanks:
Adesola Lajuwomi
Sanmi Lajuwomi
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About Webnation Diaspora Transition:
Diaspora Transition is a documentary series that follows the emotional, financial, and cultural journeys of Africans and diaspora communities relocating across the continent — exploring why they left, how they adapted, and what they gained in the process.
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