Top 10 Things Nigerians Are Grateful For in 2025 (Even Though This Year Stressed Us)
- Sean
- Dec 12, 2025
- 3 min read
By now, we’ve all agreed that 2025 was not exactly the softest year.
The economy tried us.
The weather stressed us.
The authorities did what authorities usually do.
But somehow, we still found tiny pockets of joy, random blessings, and small wins that made the year feel less like a WWE match.
In a year that tested everyone’s patience, gratitude in Nigeria in 2025 still showed up in the small ways we didn’t expect — because if there’s one thing we know how to do, it’s drag joy out of chaos.
Here are the top 10 things Nigerians are quietly (and loudly) grateful for in 2025:
Everyday (Top 10) Moments That Defined Gratitude in Nigeria 2025
Stable-ish Light in Some Areas
Before you shout, “Where?”, calm down. We said some. But the places that enjoyed it will never let the rest of us forget. A few estates suddenly started behaving like abroad, and people have been preserving screenshots of their “No Outage in 72 Hours” notifications like baby pictures. It wasn’t perfect, but it took pressure off both pockets and sanity.
Cheaper Data (Finally)
Not cheap-cheap, but at least network providers stopped treating us like we were buying gold flakes. TikTokers, streamers, online hustlers — everybody could breathe small again. For once, binge-watching didn’t feel like financial suicide.
One or Two Salary Raises That Were Actually Real
Some employers actually did it. Not plenty, but enough for people to tweet, “My office surprised me today, God is good.” It didn’t solve inflation, but it made weekends feel less like a war zone.
New Jobs, Side Gigs, and the Soft Returns
The freelance economy came through clutch. People found ways to earn — voiceovers, UI/UX, importation, dropshipping, teaching online, even surprise government contracts. Nigerians are masters of multiple streams, and 2025 reminded us why.
Love Came Through for Plenty People
From soft relationships to rekindled marriages, 2025 was a surprisingly romantic year. Weddings everywhere. Public proposals disturbing malls. Relationship content clogging TikTok. Even Lagos men softened small.
The Return of Small Joys
Soft life didn’t fully return, but tiny pleasures did – sometimes, survival is built on things like this.
Nollywood Entered a New Era
Forget the haters — 2025 was a strong year. Better scripts, tighter storytelling, more international recognition. Nigerians love to drag Nollywood, but we’re low-key proud of how far the industry has come. It gave us laughs, tears, and Twitter debates that prevented boredom from killing us.
Afrobeats Still Feeding Our National Ego
New hits. Wild collaborations. Sold-out arenas. Afrobeats continued to make sure Nigerians walk with shoulder pads even when the economy is doing anyhow. Whether you streamed or not, Nigerian music carried us.
Community — Both Online and Offline
WhatsApp groups stayed chaotic but helpful. Streets came together. Neighbors checked on each other. Online communities held people through heartbreak, job searches, depression, and election stress. Nigerians may argue a lot, but when life gets tough, we somehow form Avengers.
The Gift of Still Being Here
With everything the year threw, the biggest gratitude is simply making it to December with breath, hope, and stubborn joy. Nigerians don’t take that for granted. Surviving this country is a full-time job. Thriving inside it is a miracle. And yet, here we are.
“If NEPA gives you peace, hold it tight like relationship you’re not sure of.”
“Love finds you fastest when you finally mind your business.”
“If you made it to December in Nigeria, that’s your trophy — collect it with pride.”
At the end of the day, 2025 reminded us that Nigerians are powered by grit, humor, and vibes that can resurrect even the most stressed soul. The year didn’t pamper us, but we found joy anyway — and that’s something to celebrate.
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