LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Afrobeats star Skales has sparked conversation after urging young Nigerians to consider leaving Nigeria as their top survival strategy.
In a post shared on his X account, the music star argued that survival comes first, suggesting that leaving the country may be the safest path for many youths trying to secure a future.
“As a young Nigerian, your biggest dream should be to leave Nigeria so you can survive and actually achieve your dream by at least staying alive,” Skales wrote.
The statement quickly spread across social media, pulling in a wave of divided responses from online users who weighed in on the sensitive topic of migration and national hardship.
While some users agreed with his frustration about the system, many accused him of promoting brain drain instead of encouraging solutions at home.
One commenter, Shine sluve, stated, “Every country are chasing Nigeria out of their country, fix Nigeria stop running away.”
Another user, JohnBullaSings, questioned the mindset behind the advice, saying, “This your advice no gel. Just because it worked for you doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. What’s even the mentality of making your biggest dream leaving Nigeria? Are you helping to solve the problem or are you adding to it?”
On the other hand, Makaveli expressed a more conflicted view, admitting the harsh realities many youths face.
“I honestly wish I could disagree with you, but everyday is a prove the system was built against us not for us. But believe I go change am. Negros can’t continue this way, we can’t continue as less human. Change must come at all cost,” he added.
Adding to the tone, Hussaini X wrote, “Sad reality 💔 Most young Nigerians are no longer chasing wealth first… they just want to survive, stay alive, and have a better future where their hard work means something. 🇳🇬😔
@youngskales.”
Criticism also came from those who felt the singer was being ungrateful to the country that shaped his career.
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Okoyemekun stated, “I will never understand how people whom Nigeria gave a head start over their fellow citizens in life suddenly start talking down on the country.”
Meanwhile, Ethealdiadi offered a counter-perspective focused on nation-building, writing, “My dream is not to leave Nigeria. Even if I leave, I’m sure coming back. If we all ‘dream to leave,’ who remains? Land of richness in all ramifications and we are fleeing? Go and come back to build. It will take time, but the work has to be done.”
The debate continues to grow across social platforms, reflecting deeper frustration among young Nigerians over their futures, economic pressure, insecurity, and limited opportunities.
