Japa: ‘Life Is Tough In US, Most People Live From Hand To Mouth’ — Femi Rogers

Against the backdrop of the youth migration for greener pastures commonly referred to as ‘Japa’ in Nigeria, a US-based Nigerian entrepreneur and real estate developer, Femi Rogers, has challenged the perception that life in the United States was financially easy, saying many residents struggle to make ends meet despite earning regular incomes.
Speaking on the latest episode of the ‘Frankly Business’ Podcast, Rogers said the high cost of housing, taxes, utilities and other living expenses leaves many diasporans living “from hand to mouth” with little opportunity to save money.
According to him, rent alone consumes a significant portion of workers’ incomes, with even modest apartments c...