UK-based Nigerians earning £2,600 monthly are worse off than those earning ₦60,000 in Nigeria, says Daniel Bwala

Speaking on the Morayo Afolabi Brown Show, Bwala detailed how high living costs in the UK, including rent, power, internet, and TV, quickly erode income, leaving little disposable cash. He linked this financial strain to reports of Nigerians dying by London roadsides, suggesting that many are forced to work multiple jobs. Bwala contrasted this with the situation in Nigeria, where social support networks and lower costs for certain services, like healthcare, can make a ₦60,000 income more manageable, despite challenges in acquiring assets like houses or cars.

He also claimed that many highly qualified Nigerians who relocate to the UK often end up in menial jobs, such as in care homes, which he described as a form of modern-day slavery. Bwala mentioned government healthcare interventions in Nigeria, including a 50% subsidy on dialysis in federal hospitals and free Caesarean section services, as efforts to ease pressure on citizens.