Popular Nigerian travel vlogger Tayo Aina has announced his relocation to Lisbon, Portugal, citing Nigeria’s persistent infrastructural and economic challenges as the reasons behind his move.

In a new YouTube video, the 32-year-old content creator opened up about his decision to leave Lagos, explaining how poor power supply, fuel scarcity, slow internet, and general restrictions on his work had affected his productivity and mental health.

“The more time I spent in Nigeria, the more I felt trapped,” Tayo revealed. “My day-to-day life in Lagos had me focused on solving infrastructural problems—slow internet, searching for fuel to power my generator, and restrictions on my ability to film outside or take a walk to clear my head.”

The content creator lamented that these challenges robbed him of valuable time to focus on storytelling and creativity, leading to burnout and depression. He added:

“I realized I was spending so much time solving these problems instead of being creative and telling stories. This led me to like my work less day after day, which caused me to feel tired, burnt out, and depressed.”

This is not the first time Tayo has taken drastic steps to seek better opportunities. In January 2024, he revealed spending a staggering $150,000 to acquire St. Kitts citizenship due to the limited mobility of the Nigerian passport. While the new citizenship has given him greater travel freedom, Tayo admitted it did not fully solve his underlying frustrations.

“Even with the immense sacrifice of getting a new passport, all my problems weren’t solved. Having this new passport was great as it allowed me to travel freely, but only for a limited period,” he explained.

Tayo Aina, known for showcasing unique travel experiences and stories across Africa and beyond, has garnered a significant following for his engaging content. His relocation highlights the struggles many Nigerian creatives face due to inadequate infrastructure and economic instability.

The video has sparked discussions online about brain drain, the realities of living and working in Nigeria, and the growing trend of young Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad.