“I Can’t Date a Girl Who Earns ₦100k Monthly, She Must Earn ₦2m” – Nigerian Cleaner
A Nigerian man has gone viral after boldly declaring that he cannot date a woman who earns ₦100,000 per month, insisting that such an amount is “too small” to sustain a relationship.
The young man, identified as a cleaner, made the statement during a street interview titled “POV: Men If Roles Were Reversed.” Eyes Of Lagos reports,
“₦100k Can’t Even Fill My Gas”
When asked if he could date a woman earning ₦100,000 monthly, the cleaner replied:
“No, I can never date a girl that earns ₦100,000 a month. ₦100,000 is too small; it cannot even fill my gas.”
He further emphasized that any woman who wishes to be in a relationship with him must be making at least ₦2 million monthly.
His Own Bank Balance
In a twist that shocked viewers, the interviewer asked him about his own finances. The young man admitted he had just ₦1,270 in his bank account at the time of the interview.
Reactions Trail Viral Video
The clip sparked heated debate online, with Nigerians sharing mixed reactions:
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Just football:
“In today’s dating scene, many women avoid men who are financially struggling, yet expect men to accept them as they are. When those men succeed, they raise their standards, leaving choosy women single, while wealthy men pursue baby mamas or younger women. The game is the game.” -
Mere Mortal:
“My ex is a millionaire, my woman currently is more than half a mil, anyhow you look at it, there are levels to this thing… There’s male hypergamy too.” -
Elpee Environmental:
“This is no man o but boy/pikin. Someone earning 100k can’t date you but you have just 1k for your akant? Na thunder go fire this boy.” -
Stanley:
“Same here, I can’t date a poor girl. You must be well to do before I can date you. Cause no b me u wan use escape poverty.” -
Deiz Khalifa:
“Normally this guy is delusional, however I kind of agree. Guys also have the right to set their standards; girls shouldn’t be the only ones deciding.”
The Bigger Picture
The video adds to ongoing debates about money, dating standards, and gender roles in Nigeria’s modern relationships. While many laughed at the man’s unrealistic demands, others argued that men also have the right to set financial expectations in relationships — even if their own situation doesn’t measure up.