Street Debate: What's life like when you 'japa' to Germany?│DW The 77 Percent

What's life like when you go to study or work in Europe? In this Street Debate, Edith Kimani is in Hamburg to talk to young African working professionals. She finds out what drew and kept these highly skilled workers in Germany, the challenges of finding well-paid jobs back home and whether they feel they can give back to their countries of origin.
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[@fatimalabran4076]

Quite an interesting conversation, I was glued to my screen all through.

[@dexterity_1st]

This is such a relevant topic! Moving to Germany presents both opportunities and challenges for African professionals. The language barrier and limited job opportunities are real hurdles, but the potential for skill development and financial stability can't be overlooked. It's also interesting how many people face the dilemma of staying abroad or returning home to make an impact. Thanks for shedding light on these important issues!

[@KingofgraceSARA]

May God bless all who come across this video as well as all who will Joppa!

[@rang3688]

This is a wonderful debate, and I love Roger’s closing remarks, collaboration is the key.

[@peterirungu3044]

It's very difficult to make it in most African countries. Employment rates are low, and if you decide to venture into self-employment, governments often sabotage your efforts by imposing punitive taxes and making it difficult to run a business. It's a harsh reality, but that's just the way it is.

[@cuc6410]

Same in Germany but knowone is going to tell you that

[@geo6460]

There can be decent wages in Africa but our biggest problems are african politicians being so corrupt and self centered

[@mtenzagh]

The way the Geman guy opened his mouth when Abubakar said he would have to receive €50-100 monthly if he was to work in Nigeria 😂😂😂😂😂😂. He couldn't believe his ears🤣🤣🤣

[@dammieoflagos280]

Nigeria is a complex piece of puzzle. Our best minds leave the country, then we complain about having crooks lead us. I’ve also come to realize that Nigeria has a strong culture problem, as a people we don’t value honesty and service. We are very individualistic. An average Nigerian is fine if everyone is suffering and he’s living fine. We even have a term for it called “it will favour me and my family”. An average Nigerian will support an evil man just because he has money. It’s very sad because it doesn’t look like things will get better soon. Maybe if we miraculously have a good president that cares for the people, till then.

[@ritaarthur9682]

The Ghanaian guy is very right. A lot of people are still working even though they are old to retire.

[@mapletux9675]

Some of those old guys are probably hanging on because they will be in financial trouble if they retire due to low pensions, etc.

[@muhanedhassanaliofficial955]

Top topic

[@tkautzor]

the problem in Germany is that there is need for labor, but the salaries are so low

[@sesay3168]

If I have $100k saved up any day. I’ll happily leave US for Gambia Or Senegal. I will start my business from scratch even it means struggling at the beginning.

[@essadonzo3152]

That’s great, but many successful businesses in Gambia or Senegal that are thriving today didn’t start with 100k. A lot of them began small and grew over time. The hardest part is getting started. Just make that plan, do that research, study that market, take that first step and lunch that product/service.

[@sesay3168]

@@essadonzo3152 Definitely planning, understanding the market, product development etc are very important. However, the 100K saving is all not going to the business but it’s a goal I want to achieve.

[@Usmanilemona]

Seeing is believing, I'll go and see things for myself l, nothing fit discourage me at this point, I don see varieties of shege for Nigeria, na hell we dey right now, no be country. Japa is a certainty

[@jaywonder20040]

From my perception none of the participants sounded discouraging. Me myself i am living in Germany and i can assure you that you will accumulate enough money, if you work hard. But not only that, i wish any african the opportunity to experience a society that is not infected by rampant corruption. By the time you consider to return to Nigeria, you have gained so much experience, knowledge, capital and an expanded horizon you actually will be able to realize projects you set for yourself. I wish you much success on your mission, don't give up !

[@cuc6410]

​@@jaywonder20040there's corruption everywhere even im Germany.

[@JG-yb3ht]

My emphasis was on rampant corruption. Check and balances are working in Germany better than in west Africa.

[@temiladealamudun5063]

Sad! Sad! This is brain-drain on Nigerian economy and society. These are brilliant minds exported to Western countries and Asia. African government ought to do more for these youthful population in Africa and create infrastructures and policies that will encourage entrepreneurship and skilled jobs

[@Asante-9ii]

African government can do nothing again this power process, it is Neocolonialism

[@wise5674]

I'm not sure I agree with the idea of moving back to Nigeria to look for a job. You should be starting your own venture with the exposure and capital that you have acquired. We have to get rid of this job mindset for our economy to grow.

[@mushiderrick9519]

@wise your point is valid. But let's be realistic we are all different people in which some people can't literally be job creators. Some one has been in school for over 18years and what he or she knows is being in a white collar job. So this is were the government needs to step in for avenues.

[@wise5674]

@@mushiderrick9519 what should the government do?

[@mushiderrick9519]

@@wise5674 put up infrastructure, facilities and institutions for the betterment of the country in regards to African countries mostly and systems should be straight and functional.

[@wise5674]

@@mushiderrick9519 tax money is needed for all that and that’s why we need people to start companies

[@sesay3168]

@@mushiderrick9519 if you spend 18 years studying and you can’t start a business, you need to ask for a refund. Studying is knowing how to problem solve not chewing textbooks

[@MOB-SHADDY]

I live in Italy and really want to move to Germany. 1 have license B and really want to drive heavy tracks in the mining sector . I really want a link job in Germany. And need that man's contact.

[@ogarchris]

Hauwa 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@obinnaigboeli6686]

Who's Tinubu? Oh that criminal Trust him at your own peril

[@Asante-9ii]

Das ist einfach traurig

[@eever6545]

The giants of Africa and yet they cannot create opportunities. If it is showing Rolls Royce, Agba baller, you will see them there.

[@Healingson]

South Africans nowhere to be seen, we stay in our country and build it for the betterment of our future generations

[@adeoyecrownfit6112]

Dey whine your papa 😂

[@josephdesouse4320]

In UK we have a lot of skilled white SA not the zulu's tho

[@kingpauljoel6827]

South Africa is the most developed country in Africa ,you have better infrastructures,better job opportunities , welfare etc .... If your country was similar to other African countries ,most of you will run away.

[@tkautzor]

you can find South Africans all over Europe: the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland. Those that have the skills don't get jobs in South Africa because they are discriminated against

[@Gold-lv5ih]

This video highlights the experiences of Black Africans, a significant demographic group on the continent of Africa. While White South Africans constitute a substantial portion of emigrants from Africa, with significant communities in Europe and North America, Black South Africans often face greater challenges in international travel especially in terms of exposure, geographical handicap and financial capacity. This disparity is reflected in the demographics of top emigrant countries, which typically include nations like the United States, China, and India, which are seen all over the world.

[@ayenia2736]

is PhD the primary degree to teach as Otti said? He is obviously wrong according to german standard. This is the blunder most nigerians make here. The degree for teaching here is PD, not PhD. PhD is a degree for research, not for teaching, though as a PhD holder, you could teach. PhD is just one of the reasearch degrees and there are many of them. Wh3en the basis of teaching in university of a country just as we have in nigeria is PhD, there will be most of the lecturers who have little to no skill for teaching and the standard of education is poor. In germany here, your PhD grade is for reasearch, get it right.

[@absolutesolo]

Next time listen before criticism, what you typed here is not what he said

[@ayenia2736]

@@absolutesolo before you get too rude, learn manners of conversation, or better keep off

[@ayenia2736]

@@absolutesolo he specifically mention ' when you have a PhD, you are expected to teach'. Clean up your ears and use them right