Does the class be extended abroad by dividing home?

Scenes played in Nigeria during holidays can be in the film: emotional meetings at the airport terminals, champagne, which flows like high-end water clubs, and AFROBEATS A-list that dominate the packed audience across the country.

This is when Nigerians abroad return to visit their native country. They were nicknamed, I just returned (Ijgb) and brought more than full suitcases.

Their western accents are lowered and released from Pidgin, their wallets are enhanced by the course, and their presence is fueled by the economy.

But it also emphasizes the uncomfortable truth.

Those who live in Nigeria, earning in the local currency of Nerra, feel except for their own cities, especially in the economic center of Lagos and the Abuja capital, as prices rise in festive periods.

Residents say this is especially for “Detty Scoren”, a term used to refer to Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Detie December makes Lagos virtually inanimate for the locals – the traffic is horrible, the prices are inflated, and the enterprises cease to prioritize their permanent customers, a leading radio based in Lagos, BBC reports.

The popular media -person asked not to be called to express what some may consider controversial considerations.

But it is not the only one who adheres to these views, and some are thinking, with the Easter and the summer season of the diaspora approaching, or help the IJGBS class Bridge Nigeria Divide or make it even more.

“Nigeria is very classical. Ironically, we are a poor country, so it is a little stupid,” the radio presents.

“The riches in wealth are massive. It’s almost like ours in the world.”

It is true that despite Nigeria’s rich oil, which is one of the largest countries in Africa and the most popular continent’s country, more than 230 million citizens face huge problems and limited opportunities.

At the beginning of the year, The charity warned The richness in Nigeria reached the “level of crisis”.

Statistics since 2023 are amazing.

According to the database, the world’s inequality more than 10% of the population possessed more than 60% of Nigeria’s wealth. For those who have jobs, 10% of the population took home 42% income.

The World Bank claims that the number of those who live below the poverty line is 87 million – “The second largest in the world is a bad population after India”

Martins Ifanach, Professor of Sociology University Port -Church, says that this gap and as a result of the class gap grew after Nigeria’s independence from the UK in 1960.

“We have experienced so much economic difficulties,” says the BBC, which returned to Nigeria after studying in Ireland in the 1990s.

It shows the finger at the greed of those who are in political power – whether at the federal or state level.

“We have a political elite, which relies on its calculations how to acquire power, gain wealth in order to capture more power.

“Ordinary people remain an equation, and therefore there are many difficulties.”

But it is not just about money on a bank account.

Wealth, real or perceived, can dictate access, status and possibilities – and the presence of a diaspora can increase the cool gap.

“The Nigeria class system is difficult to determine. It is not only about money, but about perception,” explains the radio host.

He gives an example of food in Lagos and how Paulina is so important.

The restaurants arriving in Range Rover are quickly visited, and those who in the KIA can be ignored, the radio host says.

Social mobility is difficult if the country’s wealth remains within a small elite.

With the chances that fit against those who are trying to climb the stairs, for many Nigerians the only realistic way for a better life is to leave.

The World Bank accuses the “poor job creation and entrepreneurial prospects” that conceive the absorption “3.5 million Nigerians who are in labor every year.”

“Many workers choose to emigrate in search of the best opportunities,” the report said.

Since the 1980s, the middle-class Nigerians have been seeking opportunities abroad, but in recent years has intensified, especially among Gen Z and Millennials.

This mass exodus was called “Japay”, the word of Yoruba, which means “avoid”.

Poll 2022 It turned out that at least 70% of young Nigerians could move.

But for many it is not easy. Studying abroad, the most common route, can cost tens of thousands of dollars, without including travel, accommodation and visas.

“Japa creates this ambitious culture where people now want to leave the country,” says Lul Okvar, a 28-year-old job call.

She went to the UK to study the finances in 2021 – and is one of the IJGB, returning to Nigeria at least three times since the move.

Ms Akvar notes that Nigeria has pressure on success. The culture where the achievement is expected.

“It’s a success or nothing,” she says BBC. “No place for failure.”

This deeply built -in mood makes people feel that they have to do their best to succeed.

Especially for those who come from a more work class. The ijgb is meaningful to prove.

“When people go there, their dream always goes back to heroes, mostly during Christmas or other festive events,” says Professor Neanach.

“You go home and mix with your people you have missed a long time ago.

“The type of greeting they will give you, the children who will work for you,” is what you love and appreciate. “

Success is pursued at any cost, and the focus of a foreign accent can help you climb the Nigeria’s social ladder – even if you were not abroad.

“People are giving up accents to access. The more you sound British, the higher your social status,” says prof.

He recalls the story of a pastor who preached every Sunday on the radio.

“When they told me that this man did not leave Nigeria, I said,” No, it’s impossible. “Because when you hear it, everything is American,” he says in disorder.

American and British accents, especially, act as different types of currency, smoothing ways both in professional and in social conditions.

Discarding on social media suggests that some IJGB – all in front – they can rise to the detachment of the hero who is returning, but in fact lacking financial impact.

Bizzle Osikoya, the owner of The Plug Entertainment, a business that conducts live music events in West Africa, says he has encountered some issues that reflect it.

He tells the BBC about how several Ijgb was present at his events – but who continued to try to return their money.

“They returned to the US and Canada and put their dispute on their payments,” he says.

This can reflect the desperate efforts to maintain the facade of success in a society where each demonstration of wealth is carefully studied.

Nigeria seems to be a key – and ijgb that can show themselves will definitely be able to climb the class stairs.