Nigerian Woman in Dubai Returns Home Over Severe Loneliness Issues, Evokes Sorrow
- A Nigerian woman in Dubai shared why she returned home, citing intense loneliness despite a $5,000 monthly job, sparking widespread conversation online
- In a viral video, Susan Adike explained the emotional strain of living alone abroad, highlighting that high pay could not outweigh the daily struggle of loneliness
- A Dubai-based Ghanaian man urged young people seeking opportunities abroad, especially in the Gulf, to prioritise education as a key path to long-term success
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A Nigerian-born woman who relocated to Dubai in search of a dream job and a better life has generated widespread online discussion after opening up about her decision to return home due to severe loneliness.
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Susan Adike’s experience gained attention following an interview highlighted in an X post by Instablog. In the post, she explained that she had intentionally moved back to Nigeria, a decision that has sparked a massive conversation across social media platforms.
Adike, who previously worked in Dubai and earned about $5,000 monthly, said the opportunity once represented the life she had hoped for. However, she explained that the reality of living alone abroad gradually became overwhelming.
According to her, loneliness overshadowed her daily life because she had no family members with her in Dubai, unlike others who relocate with relatives or support systems.
She explained that having family members nearby can make a significant difference for people living abroad, noting that many individuals who relocate alone often struggle emotionally due to isolation and loneliness.
Adike said this experience ultimately informed her decision to leave the job and return to Nigeria, where she could reunite with her family and resume her previous life.
“Loneliness was the major reason why I came back. I don’t know why it is not talked about that much,” she said.
“Loneliness abroad is crazy. Ask you people abroad, especially those who don’t have families there, if they are okay.
“It is the main reason why I came back. People assume that it is all rosy. Forget the blue skies and the Instagram pictures. People are really depressed.”
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Man shares tips on succeeding in Dubai
In a related development, a Ghanaian man based in Dubai has urged young people seeking greener pastures abroad, particularly in the Gulf region, to prioritise education as a key pathway to success.
Speaking in an interview with popular Ghanaian lifestyle blogger ZionFelix, he emphasised that thriving overseas requires planning, discipline and long-term strategy.
Central to that strategy, he said, should be a conscious effort to upgrade one’s educational qualifications.
According to him, even a modest academic advancement, whether through professional certification, diploma programmes or degree upgrades, can significantly improve access to better-paying and more stable job opportunities.
He noted that many Ghanaian youth currently residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), especially in Dubai, tend to focus largely on informal or short-term income ventures rather than exploring opportunities in the formal employment sector.
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While acknowledging the hustle culture among migrants, he advised that white-collar roles often provide greater financial security and long-term growth.
Recounting a specific example, he mentioned a period when teachers were being recruited in the UAE, with reported salaries of about 15,000 dirhams, which he estimated to be roughly GH¢40,000 at the time.
Such opportunities, he suggested, demonstrate the financial advantages available to qualified professionals in the country.
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He further argued that structured, professional employment in the UAE can position an individual more favourably financially than some counterparts living and working in the United Kingdom, depending on lifestyle and career choices.
His remarks have sparked conversations among diaspora communities, particularly around the importance of educational advancement as a strategic tool for economic mobility abroad.
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Tourist complains of excessive heat in Ghana
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a young boy who arrived in Ghana from abroad was unhappy about the heat that greeted him at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
The young boy, who looked unhappy and was crying, began removing his cardigan. In a video on X, the unhappy boy struggled to remove the cardigan by himself.
An older female relative later pulled him aside and helped him take it off.
Source: YEN.com.gh
