The situation in Nigeria raises questions about the ways that society can provide pathways for more people to succeed.
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It is important to say that meritocracy in Nigeria is often overshadowed by social connections, political affiliations and family background, making the system feel designed to hold even the brightest back from realising their full potential. In more developed societies, skill and dedication typically clear a direct path to achievement, a contrast that Dr Isyaku frequently highlights to inspire young Nigerians to transcend a system that prioritises patronage over talent.
In my time in the United Kingdom, I was able to observe a society in which the middle class enjoys a certain level of financial security that is stable and predictable. The lifestyle attainable by middle-income families in the United Kingdom, such as annual holidays, comfortable housing and reliable healthcare, stands in stark contrast to Nigeria’s socio-economic reality.
Dr Isyaku’s argument for relocating to more meritocratic societies rests on the idea that the middle class lifestyle, which is a standard in developed countries, remains aspirational in Nigeria. By contrast, in the West, professionals in fields ranging from education to healthcare can afford lifestyles that are typically associated with the topmost elite in Nigeria.
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