Why is Nigeria hated so bad?
@Tmconquers (46)
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@LadyDuck (459629)
• Switzerland
17 Oct
@Tmconquers I did not know that Nigerians aren't allowed to get Visas to Dubai. This is incredibly discriminating. Thanks for the compliment to my compatriots. There are many Nigerians who live in Italy.
There are about 110,000 Nigerians in Italy registered as regular.
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@Tmconquers (46)
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17 Oct
Well you're right. The labels however hinder the chances of some innocent people out there. Did you know Nigerians aren't allowed to get Visas to Dubai. That is just hard. lol. By the way, I think Italians are pretty cool. ;)
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
17 Oct
Welcome to myLot... The first thing you may want to do is read the FAQ and rules for myLot in the link I've included here.
I hope you enjoy the site and the people you find here.
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@kaylachan (58468)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Oct
Because if you look at your country as a whole, the vast majority are slave labors forced to scam people, because they are either forced and threatened into it, or told it's the only way to survive. Which paints a poor image and the human race is judgmental, especially if a person has fallen for a scam.
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@kaylachan (58468)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Oct
@Tmconquers Wile paypal is the preferred payment method for Mylot, there are other ways to earn money online, honestly and without fear.
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@Tmconquers (46)
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17 Oct
@kaylachan do you have any other online that you can share?
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@Tmconquers (46)
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17 Oct
You are right, that's exactly it. However the thing is this stereotype has affected the country so much that, we are banned from visiting some other countries, banned from enjoying some sites, apps or even financial institutions like PayPal. It is incredibly hard to get a working PayPal account in Nigeria, even when you do some sites and applications will refuse to pay as per PayPal rules.This would in turn affect the people and lead them into fraudulent means to make a living. I guess it is all a cycle. We are stuck in a loop.
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@Tmconquers (46)
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16 Oct
From the people I have met, they do. Thanks for the warm welcome though Judy, I really do appreciate it!
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@jstory07 (134740)
• Roseburg, Oregon
16 Oct
@Tmconquers I hope you enjoy it here.
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
17 Oct
It's nothing against Nigeria necessarily, except that Nigeria is NOTORIOUS for that sort of thing. It probably gets blown a bit out of proportion, and I am sure there are less bad people there than good people, but those bad people really make a bad name for the country.
Plus, it's such a poor country that everyone is scrambling to do anything they can to try to tip the scales, and unfortunately, a ton of that activity is illegal stuff.
BUT, we won't judge you. Promise. lol. Welcome to myLot and I hope you make a good loot here.
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
17 Oct
@Tmconquers Ask anyone around here. I am BRUTUALLY honest and hold nothing back. 
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@Tmconquers (46)
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17 Oct
Wake up to reality lol. Thanks for the rather cold welcome.
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@sharonelton (25238)
• Lichfield, England
18 Oct
I'm sorry you feel this way. Not everyone feels that way. Racism should have been stamped out years ago. If people feel like that about you it's on them, not you. I hope you are well. Have a nice day. 
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@sharonelton (25238)
• Lichfield, England
18 Oct
@Tmconquers Thank you very much. I hope you are well. Have a great night.
@Tmconquers (46)
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18 Oct
With people like you, the world would most definitely be a better place. Thank you for brightening my day and smile up. I appreciate that and I appreciate you.
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@snowy22315 (170737)
• United States
18 Oct
Unfortunately, that is what your country is known for. I think the govt. needs to root out the corruption that is there.Find jobs for people that pay a decent wage so they don't have to scam others for a living.
@snowy22315 (170737)
• United States
18 Oct
@Tmconquers Yes, corruption seems to be a huge problem in Africa. I don't know what the solution is.
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@Tmconquers (46)
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18 Oct
@snowy22315 lmao its everywhere, Africa is just way too special. Must be something in the Melanin.
@Fleura (29236)
• United Kingdom
17 Oct
I don't think Nigerians are hated. According to the 2021 census, more than 270,000 Nigerians (or people born in Nigeria anyway) live in the UK and seem to be getting along OK. I have worked with friends from Nigeria as well as other African countries. But the 'Nigerian scam' has been so common it has become the name used to refer to all sorts of similar fraud!
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