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Chukwudi (32) — Former danfo driver in Lagos Now: Truck driver in Edmonton, Canada 2025 earnings so far: CAD 91,000 (≈ ₦112 million) He sent ₦28 million home in January 2025 alone to complete his family house in Enugu.
Amaka (28) — Auxiliary nurse in Ajegunle
Now: NHS Registered Nurse in Manchester, UK
Monthly take-home: £3,900 + free accommodation
She now sponsors her two younger brothers in university in Nigeria.
Ifeanyi (35) — Unemployed graduate from Anambra
Now: Studying a Master's in Engineering in Germany (tuition-free) + working 30 hours/week
Monthly income: €1,450 (≈ ₦2.6 million)
He has never asked his family for one kobo since he landed.
Chioma (26) — Sales girl in Onitsha Main Market
Now: Caregiver in Malta earning €1,800 monthly while studying Nursing
She just bought her mother a car in December 2024.
These are not “big men.” These are everyday Nigerians like you and me.