A Nigerian medical doctor identified as Success has shared a painful account of how relocating to the United Kingdom completely changed her life, revealing that she now prays less because she no longer lives in constant fear and anxiety.
Speaking during an interview featured on The Abroad Life, the 28-year-old doctor said life in Nigeria pushed her to emotional exhaustion due to insecurity, poor salaries, unstable electricity and the daily struggle to survive.
According to her, growing up in Northern Nigeria exposed her to terrorism and religious violence at an early age. She recalled being searched with bomb detectors before entering church after deadly attacks in the region.
The doctor explained that despite spending years studying medicine, she earned only ₦300,000 monthly while working in Nigeria, an amount she described as insufficient for survival.
She said the harsh economic conditions forced her to live in a shared apartment with almost no electricity supply, adding that she often charged her power bank at work and church because power only lasted for a few hours daily.
Success revealed that she deliberately chose medicine because it gave her a pathway to escape Nigeria and seek opportunities abroad.
According to her, relocating to the UK cost nearly ₦7 million, even after passing all required exams on her first attempt.
The doctor also spoke about the worsening brain drain affecting Nigeria’s healthcare sector, saying many doctors are fleeing because the system has failed them.
She stated that doctors in Nigeria often work multiple jobs just to survive while facing risks such as kidnapping, poor hospital equipment and unbearable workloads.
Describing her current life in the UK, she said she finally enjoys stability, work-life balance and financial freedom.
“I can afford my own place now. I have savings and investments. In Nigeria, that was impossible,” she reportedly said.
The doctor also disclosed that food prices in the UK are more stable compared to Nigeria, where inflation constantly affected her ability to buy basic items.
However, she admitted facing subtle racism and discrimination abroad, especially while searching for accommodation due to her African name.
She also mentioned hearing complaints from some British doctors who believe immigrants are taking their jobs.
Despite this, she insisted she does not regret relocating because the Nigerian system failed to create a safe and rewarding environment for healthcare workers.
In one of the most emotional parts of the interview, Success revealed that she now prays less frequently since moving abroad because many of the fears that shaped her prayers in Nigeria no longer exist.
According to her, most of her prayers in Nigeria were driven by fear of hunger, accidents, insecurity and kidnapping.
She explained that living in the UK has reduced her anxiety levels significantly, allowing her to feel safer and happier for the first time in years.
The interview has since sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians relating to her struggles and frustrations over the country’s economic and security challenges.