If youre used to poking your nose in Nigerian mens businesses and asking about their marriage plans, youve probably heard something like, Omo, I dont have money yet o. Or, Im looking for money first. But what is money to these men?
Well, these five Nigerian men tell us how much money they need to have before they can think of marriage.
1. If I dont have $500k in investments, no marriage for me.
Seriki*, 23
At this point, Im not sure I want to get married because I dont trust women. However, if someone gets my mumu button, Im going to have to go all the way for her. Im a content writer and I currently earn 930k monthly. Before I get married, I have to be earning at least $5,000 monthly. I also have to have my own house, at least one car, and at least $10k in savings.
My crypto and other investments need to be at about $500k.
I need to be able to treat my wife like the queen she is. I want to get her anything she wants and fly her wherever. If she gets pregnant, I want to stop working for those nine months and just be there with her. You need a big bank for things like this, and I think Im going to be able to achieve these goals in seven to ten years.
2. Let me japa first.
Wale* , 28
I currently earn 400k as a product manager, but before I think of marriage, I want to japa. Thats my immediate goal for this year. I have a babe Im talking to, but shes currently in Canada. When I go and meet her, we can think about marriage. I dont have any specific figures for how much I need to be earning or how much I need to have in savings or investments. I just know that I need to look at my career and be sure I have a five-year projection set. If Im earning 400k now, I should be doing better numbers very soon. Maybe Ill get married in two years. By then, I should be able to take care of my family.
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3. If I have my own house and I make 1.5m, I can marry.
Thanos*, 22
I hate the concept of rent, so the major financial benchmark for me before getting married is that I need to have my own house. Apart from that, I need to be earning at least 1.5m because Nigeria is hard and taking care of a family is expensive, although I want my wife to match my salary, and I dont want kids. For the money part, I think I can achieve it in two to five years if I take myself seriously. For the house, omo, the easiest way I can get a house is if my parents give me one of their houses. But right now, theyre in the phase where theyre trying to make me independent and learn some life lessons. Excuse me sir, I dont want to learn lessons through hardship. I want a soft life, please.
If they eventually dont give me a house, I believe I can get a house myself in five years. Unrealistic, yeah. But I like setting unrealistic goals so I can at least hit somewhere close to it, if not the goal exactly.
4. Omo, consistent 300k is enough for me.
Manny*, 27
If I make 300k consistently for a year, Ill get married. Right now, on a very good month, I make 200k as a freelance video editor. If that increases to 300k and I start some side businesses, I can get married.
5. I can get married on my current 500k salary.
Pemi*, 32
I can get married on my current salary 500k. My girlfriend makes money too. I believe my salary is going to increase really well in the next couple of years, so yeah, marriage is probably not that far for me. Ive been thinking about it. Maybe Ill pop the question soon, who knows? I have a car, and while I still stay with my parents, I have about 3m in savings. Im sure my babe and I can contribute money to rent an apartment and furnish it.
*Names have been changed for anonymity.
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