Omo, life is currently cooking me, but the hobs must stay on, by fire or force, to use a malaphor.

I wanted to share this quick case study from a chat with my guy earlier today.

Sometimes the hobs are full, the main dishes are stalling, and you don't want to load your heavy baggage onto someone else's shoulders (that's what you pay the therapist for), but you still want to keep it 💯.

Instead of a massive wall of text detailing every single problem, I drop a high-level analogy and ground it in Pidgin.

Consider:

Declaring God as a prophylaxis so you don’t carry the belle or get the infection that Satan and the world are trying to give you?

Defence mechanism wey go Harvard!

It’s risque. It’s linguistic gymnastics, but it lets them know you are fighting demons without making the chat sombre.

How do you guys navigate the standard "hope you're good" texts when you are actively spinning too many plates but refuse to take yourself too seriously?

Hey guys,

I want to hear about your experiences—and horror stories—when trying to rent a shortlet or short-term apartment in Nigeria (Lagos, Abuja, PH, etc.).

• What are the biggest issues you run into with hosts, agents, or platforms?
• What makes you distrust a listing the most?
• What are your absolute non-negotiable amenities that places always seem to mess up? (Electricity, Wi-Fi, security, etc.)

Saw this tweet by this guy that got me thinking. Don’t get me wrong, he’s definitely cooning hard but I started to examine my own experience with Nigerians and I realised they have been overwhelmingly negative.

Now, I keep a small circle and they are black but not Nigerian. I still keep in touch with some school friends but I don’t know what it is about the Nigerians I have met but we just don’t get along. The main issue is the general intolerance for anyone who doesn’t share their own views. Meaning, I can respect your opinions but feel no need to participate but it’s viewed as opposition or judgement.

Then there’s the lack of respect for boundaries and treating your kindness as you being a “mugu”.

After around 30 years of this type of behaviour, I decided to keep to myself as I kept finding my self in situations with people that put my mental health and sometimes physical body at risk. Lately, I’ve become so disconnected. It’s almost like I gave PTSD.

I’m asking, have any of you experienced this?

Hello everyone! I'm looking for recommendations for affordable clinical postgraduate programs in dentistry on behalf of someone I know.

She's a Nigerian dentist who completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) in the Philippines. She returned to her home country, where she completed the licensing process and internship and NYSC. She now has approximately two years of post-graduate clinical experience.

She's interested in pursuing a clinical master's in dentistry, but these programs aren't currently available where she lives. Considering personal circumstances and a tight budget, the options are minimal.

I'm hoping to find affordable clinical master's programs in Nigeria or other countries that she might not know about. I'm especially interested in programs that offer relatively low tuition fees, scholarships, stipends, or other financial assistance to international students.

I'd love to hear from dentists who have pursued postgraduate training abroad or know of programs in countries that may not be the usual destinations people consider.

I'm open to recommendations from anywhere in the world, not just the UK, US, Canada, or Australia.

Any specific university names, program recommendations, or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Like the famous Naira Life from Zikoko, just that this one is for everybody to share not just the interviewee.

How much do you earn every month, and how do you budget your money? Salary, business income, freelance gigs, allowances, whatever your source of income is. Naira or other currencies, all welcome.

How much comes in, how much goes out, what are your major expenses, and how much do you manage to save or invest at the end of the month?

You can break it down by percentages or actual amounts. Feel free to include your city, industry, years of experience, and whether you live alone or with family, if you think they provide useful context.

No need to disclose anything you're not comfortable sharing. I'm just curious about how people are navigating the current cost of living, especially with how different our circumstances can be.

Let's hear it.

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m trying to understand how people manage their money and handle everyday payments in Nigeria.

I’m interested in learning about the little things that can make managing money easier or more frustrating, whether it’s keeping track of expenses, sending money between bank accounts, splitting bills with friends, or paying for things in different situations.

I’ve put together a short survey to hear about people's real experiences and habits. Your responses would help me better understand what people actually need, rather than make assumptions.

If you have a few minutes, I’d really appreciate your input!

Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/c5UVfoBYP2K2LZVaA

Thanks to everyone who participates! 🙏

I’m considering building a gaming PC with an RTX 5070 Ti, but I have a solar-powered inverter at home and I’m not sure of its power capacity.

Would it be able to handle a PC like this, or would it overload the inverter? Should I just stick to a gaming laptop instead?

Would appreciate advice from anyone with a similar setup!

Hi everyone. I'm a software designer, and I built a farming game. There have been a lot of Nigerian games lately and it’s been lovely to see, so I decided to build mine around a particular genre of game I love playing… Farming games.
It's free and plays in the browser, on your phone too.

I'd really love honest feedback from Nigerians. What's off, what's missing, what made you smile? Even "this is boring" helps me. 😊. Thanks a lot.
https://oyajam.com/games/naija-farm

Nigerian lady I share an office with has her phone blasting watching AI videos every hour of the day, I tell her that it's too loud every single day and then she turns it down, but it's the same process every single day. She's a nice lady and I don't want to embarrass her by complaining about it but I've never met a person so socially unaware. I've never interacted with a Nigerian person before her and I'm wondering if this is just standard behavior or if she's tripping

I’m not sure if this is gonna get removed or not, but I’m tired, I’m tired. I’ve been on a job search since the start of the year and still nothing. I’m a software developer and currently serving but almost done. The job market is bad right now especially for software development with the boom of AI and all, but still with my skill and how well I can learn, it shouldn’t be this hard to get a job, it’s frustrating and quite sad. I’ve applied across different job boards, even the niche ones, yet no luck. I’ve tried cold DM’ing both on twitter, emails even on this Reddit, no luck. It’s quite exhausting and it’s not just in the software development field. I know a couple of people in my shoes as well that their fields are not even strongly affected by AI but yet it’s tough. Idk if this is even the right place or avenue for this type of vent, but damn it’s exhausting. Anyways, if anyone is hiring for a software developer or knows someone who is hiring or is even looking for an extra hand in developing, pick me! pick me pick me.

Edit: Here’s my CV

I am a student doing some research on tailors in Nigeria. I'm doing research on the challenges you face: finding steady work, rising material prices, difficult customers. It takes 2 minutes and helps me understand your side properly. Thank you for your time🙏

https://tally.so/r/ODpKMg

I buy things from people online quite often, whether through Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, or TikTok. Over time, I've learned that you need to be careful, even when a seller seems genuine.

Recently, I was negotiating to buy a Facebook page from someone. Something didn't feel right, so I suggested using an escrow service to make the transaction safer for both of us. The seller declined.

Of course, refusing escrow doesn't automatically make someone a scammer. But it made me reconsider the deal, and I decided not to ignore my concerns.

My takeaway is simple: don't let excitement over a good deal make you overlook basic precautions. Verify the seller, agree on the terms, and use a suitable payment protection method whenever possible.

I've also been learning about escrow services such as SafeDeal, which offers a way to structure transactions between buyers and sellers.

I'm sharing this because online transactions can go wrong, and a little caution can save you money and stress.

For those who buy and sell online, what precautions do you take before sending money to someone you've never met?

Elon Musk net worth is more than the combined GDP of the 20 leading economies in Africa, Nigeria included.

Yes its not cash in his pocket and at least he has things to show how he got his wealth as against Nigeria rich men that only have politics to show as their past source of income.

Melinda and Bill Gates foundation have donated approximately $50 billion over the past 10 years. Meanwhile total world population is 8.3 billion. Yet world hunger, poverty etc remains. And they are not the only ones donating. Estimated US charitable donations 2025 was $617.2 billion.

Makes you ask, where did all that money go?

200 million Nigerians allowing a few thousand people terrorize them for years. Are we not tired?

Life lately.
It’s quite a shocker, you know. I never really imagined there would come a time when life would feel this complicated or when I’d start questioning my own capabilities.
Since graduating in 2025, life has just felt so REAL.
Trying to figure out my purpose while also trying to live like other people my age has felt like trying to thread a needle with my teeth.

You know that popular saying, “Do what you love and turn your hobby into your paycheck”?
Well, I like cars. A lot. So, I’ve been thinking about taking some time to properly understand how cars work and learn how to work on them, especially electric vehicles (EVs), considering their growing presence in Nigeria.
But then comes the big question: if I spend time learning a new skill, how do I pay my bills and take care of myself in the meantime?

Thankfully, I run a small-scale business that keeps me busy but barely helps with expenses. But I also want to build a career around what I studied.
I have a degree in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering (Second Class Lower, 2:2 — not exactly what I hoped for, but it’s what I have to work with), so I thought, why not explore opportunities in the automotive industry?
That way, I could learn, gain practical experience, contribute to an organisation, and earn a living. A win-win, right?

I even influenced my NYSC posting to Lagos to improve my chances of getting into the industry as a corps member. But so far, it’s either a requirement for prior experience or complete radio silence after applying.
And honestly, navigating this stage of life has been mentally exhausting. Sometimes, I wonder if I’m doing enough or if I’m even on the right path.
But I’m still trying. Still learning. Still showing up.
So, here’s me putting myself out there.

I’m a Materials and Metallurgical Engineering graduate, a self-taught data analyst, and someone willing to learn, adapt, and put in the work.
Some of the skills I bring to the table include:
Microsoft Office 365
Data analysis
AutoCAD 2D design
Technical research, analytical thinking.

I’m particularly interested in opportunities within the automotive industry, materials engineering, quality control and assurance, research and development, data analysis, and related fields. However, I’m open to other opportunities where my skills, and ability to adapt can be useful.
If you know of an organisation looking for someone like me, have a suitable opening, or could refer me to someone who does, I would genuinely appreciate the help.
I’m currently serving as a corps member, but I’m open to opportunities that can accommodate my NYSC status. I’m ready to learn, contribute, and prove my value.
Sometimes, all someone needs is an opportunity to show what they can do. I’m hoping someone reading this can help me find mine.
And yes, I’m also good at building and maintaining relationships with people… so far, so good. Except when it comes to love. That one is currently under maintenance.
If you can help, refer, repost, or simply point me in the right direction, I’d be incredibly grateful.

Not a Nigerian tho but honestly i love Nigerian slangs
There few i wanna know the meaning of it …would like to for someone to help me with the meaning 🙏🏾

Muzz
Yami
Paddi
Oshey
Biko
Kiloshere (i’m think)

Hey,

my friend made this game online it's free and you can play with friends:
https://whot234.com/

I will never understand people who get

happy about surprise visits. if you show

up at my place as a surprise, you ruin my

day.

I understand that discipline is important and all, children definitely need to be disciplined but it’s ridiculous how parents are so quick to get a cane or belt instead of taking out the time to talk to their kids first and understand them. I think it’s just lazy parenting to be honest because it’s way easier to beat up your kids to stop the bad behavior than to try better methods. People that were flogged as kids do say that they turn out fine but for a good number of people, it strained their relationship with their parents and gave them trauma.
I see a lot of Africans (not just Africans anyway) praising it and I want to know what you guys think about flogging children, if you believe it’s necessary at times, and your experiences with it either as a child or as a parent. I know that that was what they did in the old days but do you think it’s still appropriate now?

I’m literally copy and pasting the application and reference number. How could it be “not found”

Hello everyone, I'm a Computer Science student at the University of Ibadan.

I'm currently preparing for my mandatory SIWES/Internship coming at the end of the academic session and would like to know if anyone has any connection to a tech company in Lagos (I live there and would like to do my SIWES there).

I've reached out to a number of companies but unfortunately they all said there are no openings for SIWES placements at the moment. There was also the Kuda SIWES program that Kuda released but the timeline doesn't match with my school's SIWES unfortunately, I would have liked to do my SIWES with Kuda.

So yeah, I'd appreciate it if anyone can link me up with a tech company in Lagos. Just wanna have as many options as possible, but if all else fails then I have backup plans.

I can provide my CV if needed, I have software engineering experience.

Thanks