Leaving Nigeria Should Be Your Biggest Dream – Skales Tells Nigerian Youths

Afrobeats artist Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, has advised Nigerian youths to prioritize moving abroad.

He stated that leaving Nigeria would help young people stay safe and give them a better chance of achieving their goals.

On X, he posted, “As a young Nigerian, your biggest dream should be to leave Nigeria so you can survive and actually achieve your dream by at least staying alive.”

The post sparked mixed reactions, with many criticizing him for promoting brain drain rather than encouraging citizens to hold leaders accountable.

Some users also argued that his claim about finding better lives and security abroad was misleading, pointing out issues like racism and other challenges Nigerians face overseas.

Others accused him of speaking negatively about the country after Nigeria and Nigerians contributed to his success and fame.

Here are some of the comments below:

JohnBullaSings wrote, “This your advice no gel. Just because it worked for you doesn’t mean it’s for everyone.

“What’s even the mentality of making your biggest dream leaving Nigeria? Are you helping to solve the problem or are you adding to it?”

Sally wrote, “Lol, so migrating to white man’s land where your first crime is your skin colour guarantees your security?? Abi another African country you wan go achieve your dreams?? Omoooo Y’all act like Nigeria is the problem meanwhile Nigerians are the problem! Nigeria is just a place on the map.”

Okoyemekun wrote, “I will never understand how people whom Nigeria gave a head start over their fellow citizens in life suddenly start talking down on the country.

Ethealdiadi wrote, “My dream is not to leave Nigeria.

“Even if I leave, I’m sure coming back. If we all ‘dream to leave,’ who remains? Land of richness in all ramifications and we are fleeing? Go and come back to build. It will take time, but the work has to be done.”