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Sometimes, goodbye means forever.
Japa, the Nigerian word used to describe the phenomenon of relocating to another country usually for the purpose of seeking greener pastures, has become almost a national slang.
In the last year, several Nigerians abandoned whatever engagements they had in the country to seek better life abroad, and from the look of things, a lot of young Nigerians will join the exodus.
The down-spiraling naira, worsening insecurity, poor healthcare services, and the most recent unending fuel crises, among many others, are deemed tangible reasons to leave one’s fatherland. But japa is not without consequences.
The japa experience is unique for different people. Some get the chance to migrate with their family while some have to first send a dove to test the waters.
In a Twitter thread, Nigerians shared some of the tacit truths about japa, including the cost of separation from loved ones.
@larmmy, a tweep, lamented the impact of the separation caused by japa on families. She said that she had only just reconnected with her sister after nine years of separation.
