Reverse Japa: Family details reason for moving from UK to Nigeria to start afresh
In a time when many are seeking opportunities abroad, a Nigerian man and his family who once called the UK home return to start afresh in Lagos.
Sharing his story with netizens, Olu identified as @olumedia on TikTok narrated how he was fortunate to secure a remote position shortly before leaving the UK.
While working as a professional photographer as a side hustle in Lagos, Olu and his family do not regret abandoning the UK.
Reflecting on the journey, he humorously remarked on God’s sense of humor in guiding his path despite the uncertainties that aligned with their choice.
“I moved my entire family to a new country without job lined up. With our two months old son, we left everything we knew in the UK for a new life in Nigeria. You might be thinking, what in the reverse japa is that? But God had a plan.
“My remote work had previously fell through right before our trip. We got on the flight without a job. “To cut a long story very, very short, I am here now, in Nigeria with the remote job. And to top it all off, my boss is a Pentecostal Christian. God has a funny sense of humour,” he stated.
Watch the video below …
@olumedia This is me reintroducing myself! I want to tell stories of God’s goodness and help more people understand life is so much better with Jesus! Hi I’m Olu a professional photographer currently working as a project manager in Lagos Nigeria! Follow for more stories of God’s goodness in my life & lessons He’s teaching me! PS. It’s a Yoruba term for ‘to run’ or ‘to flee’, has become synonymous with the idea of leaving Nigeria. Since seizing the popular imagination in 2020, it has been typically used to describe the desperation of middle-class youth to leave the country. #GodisGreat
