In this episode, Ijeme is joined by a very special guest, her husband, as they share how they met.

Their story also opens the door to wider conversations within immigrant communities, including marriages influenced by immigration status, staying in the UK through partnership, and the complex space between genuine love and the search for stability.

And at the center of it all is one lingering question:

Does love abroad really exist?

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“Rest is not laziness.”

At least, that’s something many of us only learn after our bodies force the lesson.

In this episode, Ijeme reflects on how moving abroad completely shifted her understanding of rest and how it took over three years to realize that sleep alone is not rest. Growing up, rest often felt like something that had to be earned, not something we were allowed to take freely. But living abroad challenged that belief and exposed the quiet guilt many immigrants carry around slowing down.

If you’ve ever felt tired even after sleeping.

If rest feels undeserved or uncomfortable.

This episode is for you.

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Ijeme reflects on how moving abroad reshaped her views on age, respect, and authority in this thoughtful episode of The Nigerian Abroad. Coming from a background where respect is tied closely to age and position, she discusses the challenges and surprises of adapting to cultures where hierarchy feels less rigid and more casual.

This episode offers a personal look at unlearning old patterns, negotiating new boundaries, and balancing cultural identity with the realities of immigrant life.

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Five years in the UK and some things have changed…

But some things? I’m still very Nigerian about them.

In this episode, I talk about the everyday things I’m still too Nigerian to do. From eating “non-breakfast” foods for breakfast, to camping (absolutely not), to the stress of calling your boss by their first name.

It’s light, honest, and very familiar if you’ve ever lived between cultures.

If you’re navigating life abroad and laughing through the cultural whiplash, this one’s for you.

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We often say “new year, new me,” but rarely pause to ask what we’re still carrying that’s been quietly draining us.

In this episode, Ijeme reflects on what she’s intentionally taking into 2026 and what she’s choosing to finally leave behind.

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In this episode of The Nigerian Abroad, I sit down with [guest name], a British-Nigerian navigating life between two worlds. We talk about identity, belonging, and what it feels like when neither side fully claims you.

From code-switching accents to dealing with “harmless” workplace jokes, this is a raw, witty conversation about existing in-between.

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We know, Teachers’ Day was October 5th. But this conversation? Timeless.

In this Teachers’ Day Special, I speak with two incredible educators shaping minds across borders. We talk about teaching abroad, the cultural nuances of education, and why being an educator is both rewarding and relentless.

It’s a heartfelt, unfiltered look at the people who make learning possible, no matter where in the world they teach.

Because teachers deserve their flowers every day, not just once a year.

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Ever looked at your payslip and wondered “who took all my money?” 👀

In this episode, Ijeme rants about the real owner of your salary, HMRC. From working yourself to the bone to seeing half your payslip disappear into taxes, we’re talking about that bittersweet payday moment.

Drop a comment! Are you cool with the taxes you pay or do you feel robbed every month?

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n this episode, Ijeme breaks down the must-knows for anyone coming to study in the UK, career changes to expect, visa tips (yes, do it yourself!), student discounts you should never miss, and how easy the UK system actually is.

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Omo! Naija has changed, but not the change we were hoping for sha. 🫠

In this episode, everybody had their own premium IJGB gist ; From the crazy inflation, to the funny (and most of the time frustrating) moments. And of course, we didn’t leave out the Nigerian wedding gist.

So if you just got back from Nigeria or you’ve ever tried to plan anything big back home after being away, this one will have you nodding, laughing, and maybe saying “God abeg!” right along with us.

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