Someone you know has left or is planning to leave. 1,000 Ways To Japa will speak to real people and explore the infinite number of reasons and paths they use to get to Japa.
In 2024, we promised to find the perfect way for you to japa, and thanks to the Zikoko subjects who are not fans of gatekeeping life-changing information, we found the best japa routes for you. From free schools to high-paying international jobs, there’s something for everyone in this end-of-the-year version of 1,000 Ways to Japa.
P.S. I’m Margaret (the cool kids call me Mikun), and I get the best tips from these amazing people. I will share some inside gist from my conversations with each of these subjects while I rank their japa routes from “Ate” to “Meh”
Attend a free school in Switzerland (Ate down 1000/10)
The best things in life are free, even if those things take you away from your 6-figure business in Nigeria. For the second edition of 1k Ways to Japa, I spoke to this businessman who left his thriving business to study in Switzerland. At first, I thought he was crazy because if my hand touched what he earned in Nigeria monthly, best believe I would be enjoying a capitalism-free life in Ogbomosho. But when he explained that his school is technically free and he gets the chance to restart his life with his savings in a stable country like Switzerland, I rated his move like mad. If you’re looking for the most affordable way to say goodbye to this country, he shared all the details in this article.
Start a business in Rwanda (Ate – 9.5/10)
Visiting Rwanda is one of the highlights of my 2024, so when I found Daniels, the subject of this story, I knew I had to book an interview. Before you go, “Why would I leave Nigeria for Rwanda?” Think again because it’s a highly functional country with impressive systems and amazing people.
The subject of this edition of 1k Ways to Japa got so tired of being profiled by police in Nigeria that he moved to Rwanda. It was supposed to be a temporary move, but he fell in love with Kigali, and the move became permanent. Moving to Rwanda is easy; you get a 30-day free visa and peace of mind. Read more about this japa route in this Daniels’ story
Get a funded study opportunity in the US (Ateeee – 10/10)
When I think about scholarship opportunities, the US is always the last country on my mind. I think that’s mostly because I never really hear about those opportunities. Thanks to Tunde, the subject of this 1k Ways to Japa story, I now know that there’s something called “assistantship programs” that can help you japa to America in 2025. Read more about Tunde’s japa story here.
Apply for a UK Global Talent Visa ( Ate 8/10)
I used to think I knew everything about this visa, but I didn’t know anything. Micheal, the subject of this story, took me to the school of immigration and walked me through the process of getting this visa. If you work in tech and have at least two years of working experience, this is probably the perfect opportunity for you. It’s one of the most-read japa stories of 2024, and you’ll understand why when you read it here.
Move to Canada with a work permit (Ate 7/10)
It took weeks to get Isreal, the subject of this edition, to tell his japa story, but it was worth it. Israel is a pro when it comes to getting jobs from your favourite international companies, so I knew I had to pick his brain. If you’re trying to make it out of the trenches by moving to Canada with a work permit, Israel’s story is one you need to read.
It’s been a great year for 1,000 Ways to Japa. We’ve told interesting stories, found affordable japa routes and learnt lessons that people would typically gatekeep from our amazing subjects. We’re curious to see how much more we can achieve next year. Be the first to know when a new edition drops next year.
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