Every week, someone sends me a message like this:

“Bro, I want to move to Australia but I heard you need like ₦20 million before they’ll even look at you.”

Or…

“Is it true you must have a family member there?”

Or the most common one:

“I think it’s too late for me.”

Let me tell you something honestly — most Nigerians are not stuck because Australia is impossible.

They are stuck because they believe the lies.

Today, let’s break them down one by one.

Millions sitting in your account before you start is simply not true.

If you’re applying for a study visa, you’ll need to show proof of funds.
If you’re applying for skilled migration, you’ll pay for assessments and application fees.

But here’s what nobody tells you:

It’s about planning, not panic.

Many Nigerians spread their expenses across months — English test first, skills assessment next, visa application later. They don’t pay everything at once.

Strategy beats fear.

Lie #2: “You Need a Relative in Australia”

This one has stopped many people from even researching.

Truth?

You do NOT need a family member in Australia to migrate.

Thousands of Nigerians apply independently through skilled migration, study pathways, or employer sponsorship.

Does having a relative help? Sometimes.

Is it required? No.

Most successful migrants built their network AFTER arriving — not before.

Lie #3: “Jobs Are Waiting for You at the Airport”

Let’s be realistic.

When you land in cities like Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane — nobody is standing there with a job offer and a welcome banner.

The first 1–3 months can be uncomfortable.

You might:

• Do casual jobs first
• Share accommodation
• Adjust to a new system
• Feel homesick

But here’s the truth nobody tells you:

Australia rewards consistency.

If you keep applying, improving your CV, networking, and upskilling — opportunities open up.

It’s not magic.
It’s process.

Lie #4: “Once You Get There, Life Is Instantly Easy”

Some Instagram posts have damaged expectations.

People show:

• New apartments
• Clean streets
• Dollar income

They don’t show:

• 5am bus shifts
• Studying after long work hours
• Missing family events
• The emotional loneliness

Australia offers opportunity, not automatic success.

The difference is this:

Your effort produces visible results faster than in Nigeria.

That’s the part people don’t explain properly.

Lie #5: “It’s Too Late for Me”

This lie is the most dangerous.

“I’m already 32.”
“I’m 38 with two kids.”
“I should have tried years ago.”

Let me tell you something powerful.

Every year, Nigerians in their 30s and 40s apply for Australian visas successfully. Age affects points in skilled migration, yes — but it does not mean automatic rejection.

There are different pathways:

• Skilled visas
• Employer sponsorship
• Study pathways
• Regional opportunities

The biggest mistake is not age.

The biggest mistake is doing nothing because of fear.

So What’s the Real Truth About Moving to Australia?

It’s not cheap.
It’s not instant.
It’s not easy.

But it is possible.

The people who succeed are not always the richest.
They are the most informed and most consistent.

Before you dismiss your dream, ask yourself:

Have I researched properly?
Have I spoken to the right people?
Have I looked at all visa pathways?
Or am I just repeating what I heard in a WhatsApp group?

Final Thoughts

Australia is not heaven.

But for many Nigerians, it has been a turning point — financially, professionally, and mentally.

Don’t let fear-based myths decide your future.

If you’re serious about migrating, start with information — not assumptions.