Man Loses N3.2m Contract Because He is Nigerian, Shares Heartbreaking Message from Foreign Company

• A young Nigerian was devastated as he lost a $2,000 (N3.2 million) job opportunity because of his nationality
• The foreign company told him they are not open to working with Nigerians at the moment, as he showed the message they sent
• He expressed devastation on X, saying he wished he had lied about being Nigerian, sparking reactions

A young Nigerian expressed his frustration after losing a deal worth over $2,000 (N3.2 million).

He stated that the foreign company that wanted to employ him changed their mind after learning about his nationality.

In a tweet by @fwdaniels on X, the young man noted that he was devastated. After all, he lost the gig because he was a Nigerian.

He showed the message that the foreign company sent to him, as he stated that he wished he had lied about being Nigerian.

The message from the company read:

“Hello, I’m sorry we’re not open to working with Nigerians at the moment. If there are changes in the future, we will let you know.”

The man tweeted:

“Just lost a $2k+ gig for being nigerian, i’m so devastated rn. I genuinely wished i lied about being Nigerian.”

See the post below:

Reactions as man loses job for being Nigerian

@ike_crypt said:

"Same happened to me last two weeks trying to bag a $500/month job. I was pained that day, but eventually found out that a nigerian got the offer, collected $400 upfront and didn’t do anytin with the marketing for that project. He just collected the funds and went mute. Actually, we nigerians do ourselves."

@nuJay4r said:

"But I heard rather than say NIGERIA one could say GMT +1 no?"

@PrinceSomorin said:

"There’s a hidden damage that’s been done to us due to fraud. I had guaranteed $ from investors when I was coming home in 2019. They pulled out of by one when they learnt it was in Nigeria. Still me still tested Ghana instead. I still have one that wants to send cars over but I know it will just turn to wahala."

@loffyllama said:

"What’s wrong with people? This is Web3—we’re supposed to be building a borderless, inclusive space. It’s honestly disappointing and disgusting. I came across your post randomly, and it made me really sad. But please know this: it takes real courage to share something like this. And you deserve better!"

@Crypto4bailout said:

"Be proud of you for not lying. A better opportunity will come. You mustn't lie about your nationality to secure a Job."

In related stories, a man shared how he got an instant job while another started a business after months of job hunting.

Nigerian lady shares jobs she did in UK

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady listed the six jobs she did in the United Kingdom before she relocated to Canada.

She worked as a domiciliary carer, freelance ghostwriter and other jobs as she described her experiences.

The lady also stated how she felt about her relocation from the UK to Canada and how she got the connection.

Source: Legit.ng