Man compares global currencies, laments Nigeria’s economy
A Nigerian man compares the value of money across different countries, noting what he described as the declining purchasing power of the naira.
In a video circulating on social media, the man contrasted what one million units of currency can achieve in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, with what the same amount represents in Nigeria today.
According to him, while a million dollars or pounds can significantly transform an individual’s financial standing abroad, the same cannot be said for Nigeria.
“A million dollar in America is life-changing money. A million dollar in America will buy you a house, literally puts you on your path to financial freedom.
A million pounds in the UK i’m sure can buy you a house and probably like change your life financially.
A million South African Rand can buy you a house.
A million naira in Nigeria can’t even rent you a place today. A million Naira cannot arrange you a comfortable place to stay in Nigeria of today. I want you guys to understand how cooked Nigeria is. Honestly…,” the man lamented.
Watch video below…
“$1 million can buy you a house in America. £1 million can buy you a house in the UK. 1 million rands can buy you a house in South Africa. ₦1 million can’t rent you a place in Nigeria. I hope you guys understand how cooked Nigeria is?”
— Man laments. pic.twitter.com/eFJItXKq0K
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) March 26, 2026