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Naira Life Vol 121

Naira Life Vol 121

Also: How much do Nigerians make abroad?

Toheeb Lanlehin
February 24, 2025

Volume 121

Good morning ☀️

When people talk about hope, I often think about gamblers — how they've built their worldview around it. For most of them, all it takes is one lucky bet to turn things around and fix their money problems in one clean sweep. But it rarely works out that way. It's a risky endeavour, so what does this process look like at a time when the stakes (read: inflation) are as high as ever? We spoke to a few gamblers to find out. Spoiler alert: it's not very pretty.

Speaking of risk, the subject of this week's #NairaLife is taking charge of her financial future the only way she knows how to. Relocating to a new country with strict immigration is riddled with a lot of uncertainty. So, why is she willing to bet on this route?

Let’s find out. 👇🏾

In this letter:

#NairaLife: The Tailor Who’s Hoping Japa Will Make Her Financial Dreams Come True

For most of her professional life, the 26-year-old tailor in this #NairaLife has made just enough money to go by.

But she wants a future where she can do more, and it looks like a relocation opportunity to Japan might get her there.

Read her #NairaLife here

Love Currency: This Salesman Has Been in a Long-Distance Marriage for 10 Years

Kingsley* (38) and Uloma* (38) have lived in different countries since they got married in 2014.

For #LoveCurrency, Kingsley shares how planning has helped them manage the distance, their approach to finances, and why they’ve lived apart for so long. Read the full story

Inside the Minds of Nigerian Gamblers in a Time of Soaring Inflation

If you know any gambler, you know they’re fueled by hope, especially at a time when inflation is higher than ever and the cost of living is consistently climbing.

So we spoke to seven Nigerians who either currently gamble or have done so recently. They opened up about their wildest gambling experiences, including their biggest losses and wins and how the recent economic climate has impacted their attitude to gambling. Read the full story here

Where The Money At?!

We can't say we're about the money and not actually help you find the money.

So we've compiled a list of job opportunities for you. Make sure you share this with anyone who might need it because in this community, we look out for each other.

Again, don’t mention. We gatchu.