From Online Criticism to Career Success: Nurse’s Journey from Lagos to New Job
A nurse who faced backlash after tweeting that Lagos is a “smelly place” has secured a new job abroad after her position at a Lagos hospital was threatened.
The nurse made the controversial comment about the city in a tweet that quickly went viral, leading to strong reactions from Lagos residents and officials. Many criticized her for insulting the city, while some called for her to be fired from her job.
In response, her hospital employer initially considered disciplinary action, but the nurse later revealed that the incident had led to a job offer from an international healthcare institution.
She expressed gratitude for the new opportunity and clarified that her tweet was not intended to offend but was a personal opinion.