A viral tweet celebrating Canadian citizenship has ignited a heated debate on X (formerly Twitter) over Nigeria’s living conditions and the growing trend of youth migration.
The conversation began when user @Josh0491 shared his excitement online, writing:
“I dreamt it, prayed for it, worked towards it when I didn’t even know how I’d get there. But here I am today, living it, and it feels so normal. #CertifiedCanadian 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦.”
While many congratulated him, the tweet took a sharp turn when @scottbolshevik quoted it, saying:
“No group celebrates Western citizenship like Nigerians. They make a spectacle of it and you’d think escaping home is the dream.
Is Nigeria really that unlivable?”
Some users defended Nigeria, arguing that people migrate for broader opportunities, not because the country is “unlivable.” Others insisted that harsh economic realities, insecurity, unstable electricity supply, and lack of career prospects are pushing citizens to view migration as a lifeline.
The exchange has now evolved into a full-blown conversation on national identity, economic survival, and the emotional weight attached to migration for millions of young Nigerians.
The debate continues to trend as Nigerians share personal stories, frustrations, and hopes for a better country.
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