A Nigerian woman based in Canada has taken to social media to share her struggles with unemployment, revealing that she has been job hunting for nearly two years without any success.
Identified as @prezzy_29 on TikTok, the woman posted an emotional video in which she expressed her frustration and desperation, stating that she’s willing to accept any type of job, including cleaning or dishwashing, just to survive.
“I’ve been in this country going to two years now and there’s no job. No job for me to even manage. I’ve been here for 20 months. What the heck is going on? Please, even if it’s cleaning or washing plates, I need it,” she cried out.She explained that despite trying everything within her power, she has not been able to secure any employment since arriving in the country.
The video quickly gained attention online, with many TikTok users and Nigerians in the diaspora flooding the comment section with messages of support, job suggestions, and words of encouragement.
Some even shared similar experiences of struggling to find work after relocating, while others offered practical advice on where to look for job opportunities.
See some reactions below:
The oldest-Tiger: “my dear you cannot be eligible to work in Canada and you’re looking for a job for almost 2 years that is not possible. that means you came to this country with the visitors Visa.
”willy: “I’m in Hamilton and also needs this, any leads .”Iya canada: “are you in Canada with visitors visa? if yes, no job for a visitor.
”FredBorngreat: “I always advise new comers to come with driver’s license. With that, relocate to the less populated province like Manitoba. Jobs will chase you left right center. I’m sure this lady is in Toronto/Ontario or Montreal.”
