Speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds on Sunday, the UK-based medical doctor turned migration expert said desperation often leads many aspiring migrants into the hands of fraudulent agents and unverified travel schemes.
“You do not sell your properties with the hope of going somewhere that you’ve never been to,” he warned. “You cannot sell your car, you cannot sell your house, you cannot quit your job hoping that when you get abroad, you’ll find gold. It is not a bed of roses.”
According to him, many Nigerians are drawn to the idea of greener pastures abroad without understanding that no country offers perfection. “There is nowhere in the world that has a perfect system,” he said. “If you think that you’re going to arrive in a country where everything works, you’re in for a surprise.”
The Importance of Planning Over Impulse
Dr. Kendyson emphasized that relocation should be a structured process driven by clear goals, not emotion or peer pressure.
“You need to plan. Ask yourself: Why do you want to move? Where do you want to move? How do you want to move? When do you want to move?” he advised.
He further recommended that families avoid migrating all at once. Instead, one member should go ahead to make arrangements for accommodation, schooling, and basic living needs before others join. “If all of you move at once and things turn out differently from what you expected, it becomes very difficult to adjust,” he cautioned.
From Personal Experience to Public Advocacy
Recounting his own migration story, Waka Waka Doctor revealed that he left Nigeria in 2014 due to low pay and poor working conditions as a medical doctor. “I never intended to leave Nigeria,” he said. “But I was severely underpaid and overworked. I found a job in the Middle East and realised I could earn better and live better abroad.”
Since then, he has dedicated his career to helping others navigate the migration process safely and responsibly through verified information and professional guidance.
Spotting Fake Agents and Fraudulent Promises
The travel advisor also warned Nigerians to be alert to signs of scams and illegal migration schemes.
“When someone promises you guarantees — a visa, a job, or admission — that’s a red flag,” he said. “If they have no registration, no license, or ask you to pay into a personal account, that’s another red flag.”
He urged Nigerians to verify all travel-related information through official government websites rather than social media influencers or unlicensed agents. “Make research an attitude,” he stressed. “Don’t rely on influencers who have never lived or worked abroad.”
Choosing the Right Destinations
Waka Waka Doctor also discouraged Nigerians from migrating to unstable or unsafe destinations in the name of seeking opportunities.
“When you hear countries like Albania, Kazakhstan, or anything ending with ‘-stan’, please run,” he said humorously. “Even when you hear ‘Cy’ in Cyprus, don’t finish it — just run.”
He clarified that while there are genuine opportunities abroad, prospective migrants must ensure that their destination countries offer safety, economic stability, and a realistic chance at a better life.
A Message to African Leaders
Beyond advising migrants, Dr. Kendyson directed a stern message to Nigerian and African leaders, calling for reforms that would make staying home more attractive.
“Stop practices that only benefit your stomach and greed,” he said. “You cannot be a politician in a country where things don’t work, your family lives abroad, you use foreign passports, but teachers are paid ₦20,000 or ₦30,000.”
He maintained that if basic infrastructure, fair wages, and functional governance were in place, “nobody would want to leave.”
As a migration advisor, Waka Waka Doctor continues to use his platform to educate Nigerians on safe, transparent, and sustainable relocation pathways, reminding them that successful migration is not about haste — but about planning, patience, and preparation.