Nigerian Woman in Canada Breaks Down Over Two Years of Joblessness, Begs for Help

 

A Nigerian woman based in Canada has gone viral on TikTok after sharing a tearful plea for help over her inability to secure a job nearly two years after relocating.

In a video posted on her handle (@prezzy_29), the woman expressed deep frustration and desperation, stating that despite being in the country for 20 months, she has been unable to find any kind of job, not even as a cleaner or dishwasher.

“I’ve been in this country going to two years now and there’s no job. No job for me to even manage. I’ve been here for 20 months. What the heck is going on? Please, even if it’s cleaning or washing plates, I need it,” she cried out in the video.

Mixed Reactions Trail Her Video

Her post sparked a flurry of reactions from TikTok users, many offering sympathy, advice, or criticism depending on their perspectives and personal experiences.

Some users speculated that she might be on a visitor visa, which legally bars her from working in Canada:

• @The Oldest-Tiger: “My dear, you cannot be eligible to work in Canada and be jobless for 2 years. That means you came with a visitor’s visa.”

• @Iya Canada: “Are you in Canada with a visitor’s visa? If yes, no job for a visitor.”

 

Others offered practical suggestions to help her land a job:

• @Mayor: “Get Smart Serve and Food Handling certificates. You can be sure of at least a part-time job for 3 days a week.”

• @Lies_is_the_new_Truth: “Do a PSW (Personal Support Worker) certification. Mine was 6 months, and after that—boom, I was okay.”

Canada’s Job Market: Challenges for New Immigrants

Canada is often seen as a land of opportunity, but many immigrants face real struggles, particularly in larger cities like Toronto or Montreal, where job competition is fierce and living costs are high.

One commenter suggested relocating to less populated provinces like Manitoba or Saskatchewan, where job opportunities are more accessible for new immigrants:

“Jobs will chase you left, right, center if you move out of Ontario,” said a user.

The Bigger Question: How Are Immigrants Surviving Without Work?

Her video also raised questions from other viewers about how jobless immigrants manage to pay rent, bills, and survive:

• @Gn asked: “Guys, how do you manage living in Canada without a job and without a family member? Does your family back home pay your rent and bills?”

Final Word

While her story has stirred a mixture of compassion, disbelief, and advice, one thing is clear—newcomers to Canada often face unexpected hurdles. Her situation serves as a reminder of the importance of proper immigration status, upskilling, and community support.

@prezzy_29Almost 2years now in and I’m still jobless #fypシ゚ #fyp #goviral #trendingvideo #explore #nigeriansindiaspora #canada_life

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