A Nigerian man proudly shared that he had just received his Canadian citizenship. His joy was quickly soured when a white commenter questioned why Nigerians “celebrate citizenship like survival” and asked if Nigeria was really that unlivable.
From there, the replies spiraled, and one user dropped a dehumanizing line: “Escaping Nigeria is like escaping a zoo.”
This comparison is not just insulting — it strips Nigerians of dignity. Criticizing bad governance is valid, but comparing your own country to a zoo dehumanizes the very people who live in it. It paints millions as trapped animals rather than humans who deserve better systems.
Frustration shouldn’t lead to self-insult. Demand change, yes — but don’t degrade your homeland or the people in it.
— The Red Flags
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