Why are thousands of Nigerian youth risking death in the Sahara Desert and drowning in the Mediterranean Sea just to chase uncertain dreams abroad? In this episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu exposes the hard truth behind irregular migration and the increasing hostility African migrants face in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. From anti-migration protests in Ireland, Poland, and Spain, to modern-day slavery in Libya and Arab countries, this episode dives into real stories of abuse, deportation, and broken dreams. It also asks a critical question: What happens when the best of Nigeria keeps leavening. European countries are shutting their borders, and many returnees are realizing the grass isn’t greener. Should we keep fleeing—or stay and fight for change?
• Inhumane treatment of Nigerian migrants in the Middle East and North Africa.
• Organ trafficking, domestic slavery, and sexual abuse of African workers abroad.
• Mass deportation waves in Europe and the United States under tightened immigration policies.
• The self-deportation of disillusioned Nigerians back home after broken migration dreams. • The dangerous myth of Europe as a safe haven—and how African governments have failed their own citizens.
From Poland to Spain, Italy to Sweden, anti-immigration protests are on the rise. Far-right parties are gaining power. African migrants—once welcomed—are now targets of violence, discrimination, and exclusion. But even with global borders closing, thousands of Nigerians still risk their lives chasing opportunities abroad.
We ask:
• Why should PhD holders sweep streets in Europe?
• Why do IT professionals flee to uncertainty and humiliation abroad?
• What can be done to channel the resilience and ingenuity of African youth back into development at home? #TheOtherside #MigrationCrisis #NigerianYouth #AfricaToEurope #IllegalMigration #Returnees #Deportation #BrainDrainAfrica #StopHumanTrafficking #AntiImmigrationProtests #YouthEmpowerment #StayInAfrica #DiasporaTruth #MigrationFacts Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0F3fBLsmMzNsCjtyDcT1rQ/join
