To Leave Nigeria for the UK, We Had to Show N12 Million in the Bank as Proof – Nigerian Woman in UK Revealed

According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper, The growing wave of Nigerians seeking greener pastures abroad continues to highlight the steep emotional and financial costs involved in the journey. One Nigerian woman, now based in the United Kingdom, has opened up about the true cost of relocating alone for her postgraduate studies while her husband remains in Nigeria.

Speaking under anonymity, she detailed the financial breakdown of her move to the UK in 2023. Her decision was driven by a combination of insecurity in Nigeria and a desire to secure a better future for her family—especially their children. Despite the challenges and sacrifices, she insists it was a decision worth every naira.
To Leave Nigeria for the UK, We Had to Show N12 Million in the Bank as Proof – Nigerian Woman in UK Revealed

 

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In her words: “We spent 13,000 Pounds for my fees; 2,000 Pounds for visa application fee, IHS fee, TB test, biometrics, and so on. Then the flight was N750,000. Since Naira-to-pounds at the time was N1,100. So that’s 15,000 pounds = N16,500,000. Add the N750,000 flight ticket money, we have a total of N17,250,000.”

She added: “Also, the proof of funds we had to show in the bank was around 12 million naira. But this wasn’t spent, just to show as proof of funds. And this amount differs from person to person, depending on your situation.”

The woman, a former swim instructor in Nigeria who now continues in the same profession in the UK, encourages others to prepare thoroughly before making such a life-altering move. Despite the emotional toll of being apart from loved ones, she remains optimistic and deeply committed to the purpose that inspired her journey.