Post by Jonathan Agbomere Umogbai (@ozone)

Being broke in Nigeria is not just about money; it’s the mental stress of planning, adjusting, cutting corners, and pretending everything is fine.

I’ve realized that many Nigerians are not lazy — they’re just exhausted from trying so hard and still feeling like they’re not doing enough.

Being broke in Nigeria is not just about money; it’s the mental stress of planning, adjusting, cutti...

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AOJ: I couldn't agree more.
Jenny Ebohon: This is true. Many are exhausted. Their efforts aren't rewarded so they opt for fast lane which equally leads to burnouts.
Daniel Omejua: Bros, you're very correct. Our problem is that we have unnecessarily high elastic limit.
Leste Kamz: This is painfully true. That constant mental weight - the planning, the adjusting, the pretending - it's invisible labor that drains people before they even start their day. Resilience is admirable, but no one should have to be that resilient just to survive. You've articulated what so many are livi...