Daniel Bwala Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication

Thursday 9th, July 2026

By Editor

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has said that many Nigerians who relocated overseas in search of greener pastures are facing harsh economic realities, despite earning salaries in foreign currencies.

Speaking during an appearance on The Morayo Show, Bwala argued that the expectations of many Nigerians who migrated, particularly to the United Kingdom, differ significantly from the reality they now face.

According to him, many degree holders are employed in jobs unrelated to their academic qualifications, including positions in care homes and warehouses.

Bwala maintained that some Nigerians who believe they are struggling at home may actually be in a better position than friends and relatives who left the country years ago.

He described the experience of many migrants as resembling "modern-day slavery," explaining that although some workers earn between £2,600 and £2,800 monthly, the high cost of living significantly reduces what they are left with after paying for rent, transportation, utilities, internet services and food.

According to him, the financial pressure forces many Nigerians abroad to take up two or three jobs just to meet their daily needs.

Bwala also argued that Nigerians earning modest incomes at home may benefit from stronger family and community support systems, unlike many migrants who have no one to rely on in difficult times.

He specifically noted that someone earning ₦60,000 in Nigeria could still receive assistance from relatives and friends when necessary, while many Nigerians living abroad often have to shoulder their burdens alone.