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“Who I wan explain give?” — Nigerian Lawyer in the UK Opens Up About Her New Job as a Care Assistant

A Nigerian lawyer living in the United Kingdom has gone viral after candidly revealing that she now works as a care assistant, sparking widespread conversations about the realities of life abroad.

The woman, identified on TikTok as @gee87849, shared her story in a humorous yet honest video that struck a chord with many Nigerians at home and in the diaspora.

 From Barrister to Care Assistant

In the clip, the former barrister disclosed that although she practiced law in Nigeria, she currently works as a care assistant in the UK. She explained that she has not yet been able to continue her legal career since relocating, a situation that is quite common among immigrants who move to new countries with strict professional licensing requirements.

Laughing at her own situation, she jokingly said:

“Who I wan explain give say I be lawyer for my country?”

 A Nigerian Pidgin expression meaning “Who do I even want to explain to that I was a lawyer back home?”

Her lighthearted tone quickly made the video go viral, but it also opened up deeper conversations about the career sacrifices and adjustments many skilled immigrants make when moving abroad.

Reactions from Nigerians Abroad

The post resonated strongly with Nigerians living overseas, many of whom shared their own similar experiences in the comment section. Some recounted how they left high-paying or prestigious jobs in Nigeria as doctors, engineers, and lawyers  only to take up jobs in healthcare, retail, or logistics after relocating.

While some commenters encouraged her to stay positive and pursue her legal conversion process in the UK, others applauded her humility and resilience, saying that “honest work is never shameful.”

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