A lady who moved to Nigeria five years ago after completing her studies has now returned to the United States, opening up about the emotional and personal reasons behind her decision.
In a video shared on her TikTok page, Nora detailed her journey, explaining that she relocated to Nigeria with no concrete plan but with a strong desire to reconnect with home and support her family’s business.
Details About Her Relocation To Nigeria
According to @Nora, she made the bold decision to leave the US shortly after graduation, packing her entire life into two suitcases. She noted that she wasn’t driven by pressure or necessity but by a powerful inner conviction that it was time to return home.
“After graduation I packed my entire life in America into two suitcases and I moved back to Nigeria. I had no real plan, no expectations—just a dream to support my family business and this deep feeling that it was time for me to go home,” she revealed.
Nora explained that her five-year stay in Nigeria was filled with hard work and determination. She put in relentless effort because she had big goals and a clear vision of what she wanted to achieve during her time there.
She added that although living in Nigeria pushed her out of her comfort zone, it ultimately shaped her into a stronger, more grounded person. Her experience exposed her to growth, challenges, and realities she never expected.
Reactions Trailing Below…
@chidimmanjoku: “People who do this always have options. It is important that you do not listen to them 🤣😂”.
@sincerelymakafui: “I can totally understand this feeling. Like why can’t we have the best of both worlds😫❤️. Wishing you the best on this journey.”
@EhiRozay: “When you relocated back to the US after staying in Nigeria for 5 years, did you notice a difference between yourself and your friends that stayed back after school?”
@Cheta Hezekiah: “At first it was hard, but now it is my best decision.”
Watch video below……
@norainhd
Hi! I’m Nora and in my new series *Naija Made: A returnee’s reflections,* I’ll be sharing my 5-year experience living in Nigeria — the good, the bad & everything in between. Follow to keep up with the series. #fyp #explore #japa #diaspora #nigeria
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