The owner of a flat at Oworonshoki in Lagos is better than most Japa people on social media — Reno Omokri.

Social media influencer, Reno Omokri has stirred a heated debate on social media with his message urging Nigerians considering emigration to think twice before pursuing the idea of greener pastures abroad.

In a thought-provoking tweet, Reno cautioned against falling for the rosy picture painted by friends who have successfully “japa’ed (emigrated).

Reno highlighted a common occurrence experienced by those who manage to travel abroad, he claimed that there is a change in attitude from friends already settled abroad. He pointed out that some friends may avoid contact as they never truly expected their friends to secure visas, fearing that they might be burdened with accommodating them.

Moreover, he emphasized that many immigrants who thrive overseas are financially independent, engaging in businesses that do not require physical presence or leveraging intellectual property, e-commerce, or monetized social media.