Nigerian Lady Who Relocated To Canada Says ‘Reverse Japa’ May Trend in 2025

A Nigerian photographer in Canada sparked debate after she spoke about the rise of “reverse japa” She spoke on why Nigerians in the diaspora may want to return to their home country because of some of the expectations they have.

Many who came across the viral post shared their personal experiences about the return of immigrants to their home country.

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A Nigerian lady shared why most people may return to their home country from Canada.

The Canada-based photographer spoke from a personal perspective as she shared reasons “reverse japa” may be on the rise, stating that the issues may not apply in all situations.

Lady shares reason for “reverse japa” In a viral video by @ab3kee on TikTok, the lady cited high expectations and adaptation as reasons people return to their home country.

“I feel like one of the major reasons a lot of people is running back home is because of the high expectations they had before coming to Canada.

There is this belief that once you get to Canada, you’re just going to be a millionaire.” Speaking on the issue of adaptation, she said: “There is also the part of immigrants finding it very difficult to adapt to this new system. The extreme weather conditions, difficulty getting a job, or even finding a community. A lot of other cultural shocks that immigrants experience…What people don’t know is that reverse japa also costs millions of naira.”

Source: legit.ng

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