Just wondering — do Nigerians mostly learn about finance through formal education, or is it more of an online, self-taught thing now? I keep seeing people talk about money and investing on social media, so I’m curious how that plays out locally.
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Honestly, it's mostly self-taught these days. A lot of people here in Nigeria start out by watching YouTube videos, following threads on X (formerly Twitter), or joining Telegram groups. There's a lot of information out there, and while some of it is useful, there's also a ton of noise. I went through that phase too — trying to figure things out on my own, getting overwhelmed, and learning the hard way that not every “guru” knows what they’re talking about. Eventually, I started looking for better sources, and one article that really helped me understand the bigger picture was this one about financial behavior and decision-making in Nigeria. It even talks about how important it is to pick the right forex broker — something that’s easy to overlook when you're just starting out. If you're just getting into finance or trying to make sense of the learning curve here, I'd definitely recommend giving it a read. It felt super relatable and helped me connect the dots between everyday habits and smarter financial choices.