Nigerian Caregiver Dies Abroad After Working Three Straight Days Without Sleep

A 40-year-old Nigerian caregiver reportedly died abroad after working three days without rest. He was rushing to raise money to finish building his house back home. The case surfaced in a viral social media video. A colleague told police the caregiver had taken multiple shifts at different care homes without sleeping. Despite feeling unwell, he refused to stop. He collapsed while feeding a client and died on the spot. The tragedy has sparked sadness and concern over the pressures many migrant workers face to support families and fund projects back home.

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