AY Questions Nigerians’ Trend of Selling Land to Relocate and Then Rebuying
Popular Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, known as AY, has sparked a conversation about the recurring trend of Nigerians selling their land to relocate abroad, only to later repurchase land back home.
AY observed that many Nigerians, in pursuit of better opportunities overseas, sell off their properties in Nigeria to fund their relocation. However, once abroad, they often work multiple jobs to survive and adjust to the new environment. Over time, many of them begin sending money back home to invest in land again—repeating the same cycle.
Sharing his thoughts on social media, AY posed a question to his followers, expressing curiosity about this pattern. He wrote: “Nigerians abroad are working so hard doing multiple jobs to buy land back home, while Nigerians back home are selling their lands to relocate abroad so they can do 3 jobs to buy land again in Nigeria. Please explain to me what type of cycle is this?”
His post has since sparked discussions, with many Nigerians sharing their views on the realities of migration, financial struggles, and long-term stability in their home country.
