A Nigerian woman living in Canada has taken to social media to passionately plead for help after nearly two years of unsuccessful job search. The woman, who goes by the handle @prezzy_29 on TikTok, shared an emotional video where she opened up about her struggles and the mental toll the long joblessness has had on her.
In her heartfelt video, she explained that despite her continuous efforts to find employment for almost 20 months since arriving in Canada, she has been unable to secure even the most basic jobs. According to her, she is now ready to accept any form of work, including cleaning or dishwashing roles, simply to survive and support herself.
She lamented her situation, saying, “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.” Her emotional words reflect the depth of her frustration and desperation as she struggles to adapt to life abroad without a source of income.
Her candid confession has sparked widespread discussions online, drawing sympathy and advice from fellow immigrants and social media users. Many praised her courage for speaking up and encouraged her to stay strong, while others offered practical suggestions on how she might improve her chances of finding work.
In the comment section, some users questioned her immigration status, suggesting that her inability to secure a job might be linked to having a visitor’s visa, which typically does not permit employment. Others advised her to consider moving to smaller provinces where job opportunities may be more readily available and competition is lower.
A commenter known as The oldest-Tiger stated, “my dear you cannot be eligible to work in Canada and you’re looking for a job for almost 2 years that is not possible. that means you came to this country with the visitors Visa.” Meanwhile, FredBorngreat🇬🇭🇨🇦 recommended obtaining a driver’s license and relocating to a less populated province like Manitoba, where jobs are said to be more abundant.
Another commenter, Mayor🇳🇬, suggested practical certifications: “Get Smart Serve and Food Handling certificates & you can be sure 👌of part time job for at least 3 days in a week.” Others shared their personal experiences, with one user named lies_is_the_new_Truth🇨🇦 urging her to try getting a PSW (Personal Support Worker) certification, saying it dramatically improved their own job prospects after six months.
Her video has become a rallying point for discussions about the challenges many immigrants face in Canada, especially newcomers who may arrive without a clear understanding of the job market or without proper work permits. It has also highlighted the importance of planning, acquiring in-demand skills, and seeking guidance from community networks before relocating.
See some reactions below:
The oldest-Tiger: “my dear you cannot be eligible to work in Canada and you’re looking for a job for almost 2 years that is not possible. that means you came to this country with the visitors Visa.”
willy🇨🇲🇨🇦: “I’m in Hamilton and also needs this, any leads 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.”
Iya canada: “are you in Canada with visitors visa? if yes, no job for a visitor.”
FredBorngreat🇬🇭🇨🇦: “I always advise new comers to come with driver’s license. With that, relocate to the less populated province like Manitoba. Jobs will chase you left right center. I’m sure this lady is in Toronto/Ontario or Montreal.”
Gn: “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?”
Mayor🇳🇬: “Get Smart Serve and Food Handling certificates & you can be sure 👌of part time job for at least 3 days in a week.”
lies_is_the_new_Truth🇨🇦: “OMO God is ur strength🥰🥰🥰. When we tell people dem no believe. Do PSW certification thank me later😁😁😁. Mine was 6 months after that boom 💥 I was okay ✅.”
Kaza: “same story here even went to college to study supply chain and logistics still no job. back in Lagos with 17k OSAP loan.”
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@prezzy_29Almost 2years now in 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 and I’m still jobless 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️#fypシ゚ #fyp #goviral #trendingvideo #explore #nigeriansindiaspora #canada_life🇨🇦 [/p]
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