“Why are we always the ones adjusting?” – Lady laments Nigeria’s rising cost of living
A lady has expressed frustration over the rising cost of living and the constant need for citizens to adapt to basic infrastructure challenges.
She made the remarks in a viral social media post, highlighting how Nigerians continue to find alternative solutions to issues such as electricity shortages, fuel price increases, and access to clean water.
Growing frustration over everyday hardships
Her comments come amid ongoing public concerns about the country’s economic pressures, including erratic power supply and fluctuating fuel costs, which have forced many households and businesses to rely on generators, solar systems, and other improvised solutions to meet daily needs.
Citizens speak on resilience and survival
According to her, Nigerians have become accustomed to adjusting to difficult conditions, often normalising situations that should ideally be resolved by effective systems.
“There is no light—Nigerians switch to solar. Fuel is expensive—Nigerians find a way, even if it’s power banks. Sachet water is costly—tap water is there. But why are we always the ones adjusting?” she said. We keep saying there is no wahala, but clearly there is. We adapt so much that we forget these challenges are not normal. At some point, things need to improve so people don’t have to keep surviving like this every day,” she added.
The post has sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians agreeing with her sentiments while others defended the resilience of citizens as a defining national trait.
Similar concerns have been raised in recent years, especially during periods of fuel subsidy removal and nationwide power instability, which intensified household expenses and sparked widespread public debate.
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“There is no light—Nigerians switch to solar
Fuel is expensive—Nigerians find a way, even if it’s power banks.
Sachet water is costly—tap water is there.
But why are we always the ones adjusting?” we keep saying there is no wahala but clearly there is🇳🇬🥹 pic.twitter.com/ca6kQg72Y6— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) April 5, 2026