I Applied for So Many Jobs After My Masters but Nothing Worked Out — Nigerian Woman Relocates Back Home After Years in the UK

A Nigerian woman named Deborah Boms has shared a deeply personal and emotional story on her YouTube channel about why she had to leave the United Kingdom and return home to Nigeria after struggling to find work.

In the heartfelt video, Deborah explained that she moved to the UK to pursue her master’s degree with high hopes of building a better future and securing a good job afterward. She described the experience as extremely tough—life in the UK wasn’t easy, the cost of living was high, and despite sending out numerous job applications, none of them resulted in success.

She opened up about how painful and emotional it was to make the decision to relocate back home. Packing up her life abroad after investing so much time, money, and effort into her studies and job search felt like a major setback, and she admitted it brought a lot of tears and mixed feelings.

Despite the heartbreak, Deborah highlighted the incredible support she received from her family and close friends. They encouraged her, cheered her on, and reminded her that coming back wasn’t a failure—it was a brave step toward finding new opportunities in a place where she has strong support systems.

Her story has struck a chord with many Nigerians who have faced similar challenges: the “UK dream” of studying abroad and staying to work often collides with tough realities like fierce job competition, visa restrictions, high living costs, and the emotional toll of returning home when things don’t go as planned.

See video below………