11/09/2026
Different Nigerian Men You Will Meet When They Ask You Out
But there is another funny side of dating in Nigeria that we should talk about: the Nigerian man you meet after collecting your number.
Because sometimes, the problem was never getting the number. The real test begins after he gets it.
You will meet the man who says, “I’m a very simple person. I don’t like spending unnecessarily.”
Translation: romance must be powered by prayer.
1. THE STINGY MAN
He can afford it, but every outing suddenly becomes a financial audit.
“Why don't we just sit at home?”
“Food is expensive outside.”
“Can you cook?”
Sir, you invited her out.
2. THE UNROMANTIC MAN
You send him a beautiful message in the morning.
“Good morning, my love. I hope you slept well.”
His reply:
“Morning.”
That's all.
You start wondering if you are dating a man or customer-care chatbot.
3. THE “I DON'T DO BIRTHDAY” MAN
Your birthday comes and he says:
“Happy birthday, dear. God bless you.”
Meanwhile, he just bought himself a new phone three weeks ago.
You ask about your gift and he says:
“I'm the gift.”
Brother, please.
4. THE “COME TO MY HOUSE” MAN
Every date invitation somehow leads to his house.
Restaurant? No.
Cinema? Too expensive.
Beach? Too far.
“Come over, let's just chill.”
At some point, madam will start asking herself whether she is in a relationship or has been employed as a part-time visitor.
5. THE LOW-EFFORT ROMANTIC
He wants all the benefits of a relationship but puts zero effort into maintaining it.
No flowers.
No thoughtful surprises.
No planned dates.
No random “I saw this and thought of you.”
But when you complain, he says:
“Women are too demanding these days.”
Nobody asked you to buy a helicopter. Sometimes even a ₦2,000 thoughtful gesture can mean more than a ₦200,000 gift given without affection.
6. THE “MY EX DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS” MAN
You ask for basic emotional effort and suddenly your request becomes unreasonable.
“My ex never complained.”
Maybe that's why she's your ex, sir.
7. THE MAN WHO THINKS PROVIDING MONEY IS THE ENTIRE PERSONALITY
Yes, financial responsibility matters. But money alone doesn't make someone romantic.
A woman can appreciate a man who provides and still want affection, attention, communication, compliments, quality time and intentionality.
Being financially responsible is not an excuse to be emotionally unavailable.
8. THE “I'M NOT A ROMANTIC PERSON” MAN
Some men proudly announce this as if romance is a genetic condition.
Bro, romance is not necessarily about expensive gifts. Learn your woman's love language. Listen to her. Remember important dates. Check on her. Plan something occasionally. Give her a genuine compliment.
You don't need to become Shakespeare overnight.
At the end of the day, women are not necessarily asking Nigerian men to spend their entire salaries on them.
Most women simply want to feel considered, appreciated and intentionally loved.
Because just as men should learn that collecting a woman's number doesn't mean she likes them, women also need to understand that a man's financial capacity, personality and approach to romance will differ.
But please, Nigerian men...
If you have money and you are still stingy, that's a character issue.
And if you have little money but you are thoughtful, intentional and romantic, you can still make a woman feel special without bankrupting yourself.
No be every romance matter require POS transfer. Sometimes na effort
By Hamachi
