A Nigerian lady working as a househelp in Egypt has stirred emotional reactions online after sharing a heartbreaking account of how her brother responded to her act of kindness.
According to her story, her brother reached out claiming his wife was seriously ill and required urgent medical attention. Moved by concern, she sent him ₦50,000 of her monthly income.
However, instead of expressing gratitude, her brother scolded her, saying he expected between ₦500,000 to ₦1 million simply because she was “working abroad.” This left the woman shocked and deeply hurt.
In her explanation, the lady revealed that despite being abroad, her life is far from glamorous. She works as a househelp in Egypt, earning around ₦230,000 monthly, and lives in extremely modest conditions sleeping in a kitchen while enduring long hours of work.
She emphasised that her earnings come with great sacrifice, and she had genuinely given what she could afford to help her brother’s family.
The lady story sheds light on a harsh reality many migrant workers face relatives back home often assume they are wealthy simply because they live overseas, without understanding the hardship they endure.
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“You think say as I dey abroad, I dey see money? I dey Cario, I dey do househelp, the money dey tree, I dey pluck am?. I am sleeping in the kitchen, my bags are in the kitchen”. She said
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However, the lady’s post resonated with many Nigerians, especially those in similar situations. Some sympathized with her struggle, while others criticized the entitlement displayed by her brother.
People have since taken to the comment section to react, with many urging families to appreciate efforts, no matter how small, and calling for more awareness around the realities of working abroad.
See comments here:
@@dee_hypeman wrote: “It’s funny how Nigerians think you’re making Millions just because you’re abroad. Life abroad is as difficult as it is in Nigeria, I’ll advise it’s better for you to let them know how difficult it is, don’t act like a superhero”.
@LoveLove4 wrote: “This is so sad indeed. If people see what our people abroad goes through for the sake of money, you should appreciate every single penny given to you.”
@GodswinDenzel wrote: “You don’t need this explanation. Is your brother jobless? Let him go and look for something to do and get money. No point stressing. Ignore and move on, Let the money be the last you send him. E no hard”
