A British man’s tweet accusing Nigerian care workers of poor English has triggered widespread backlash and challenges online, with Nigerians demanding a public language test to settle the debate.
- A British user claimed Nigerian care workers in the UK “barely speak English,” sparking viral responses.
- Nigerians clapped back with grammar corrections, academic credentials, and cash-backed test challenges.
- The UK recently ended overseas social care recruitment amid heated immigration and labor policy debates.
From betting £3,000 to correcting his grammar, Nigerians are using wit, pride, and receipts to counter what they view as racist and classist generalizations. Many emphasized that English is Nigeria’s official language and a tool of survival abroad.
With rising restrictions on migrant workers and online tensions increasing, how might narratives like this shape future immigration discourse and policy?
