Making the decision to return
People move from Nigeria to Germany for many different reasons. Deciding whether to stay in Germany or return to Nigeria is rarely easy, and many worry about how their family and community will react.
In these videos, ARRIVES participants explain in their own words why they decided to come back.
Discover inspiring stories of entrepreneurship, reintegration and new beginnings from people we’ve supported to return from Germany to Nigeria.
From starting exciting new careers to rediscovering family trades, learn how ARRIVES participants are creating economic opportunities and reconnecting with family and community as they settle into life in Nigeria.
You can also read updates about how ARRIVES partners with organisations across Nigeria to improve reintegration support for returnees.
Discover how ARRIVES is working with civil society organisations in Edo State to strengthen reintegration support and improve business coaching for…
After returning from studying in Germany, Noel feared his experience abroad wouldn’t be recognised by Nigerian employers. But with career coaching and…
After ten years living and working in Germany, Dominic returned to Nigeria to rejoin his family and launch a pig farming business with support from…
After 13 years abroad, Benjamin returned to Benin City with his family and opened a building materials shop. When a major theft wiped out his stock,…
When his move to Germany didn’t go as planned, Pa Ayilara chose to return to Nigeria with support from ARRIVES. Now reunited with his family, he’s…
After a gruelling journey to Germany and years of uncertainty abroad, Sodiq returned to Nigeria to start afresh. With coaching and support from…
