Comedian and skit maker Brain Jotter has raised concerns about the growing lack of trust in Nigeria, saying widespread deception has made it difficult for people to confidently pay for products and services.

He made the comments during an interview while recounting several personal experiences that he said exposed the challenges consumers face when dealing with sellers and service providers.

‘The Lack of Trust in Nigeria Is Alarming’

Brain Jotter said dishonesty can occur even in seemingly simple transactions, including sending money to a driver to buy fuel.

“The lack of trust in Nigeria is alarming. You send your driver ₦5,000 for fuel, but he’s buying ₦3,500. If you ask him for a receipt, you’ll get the receipt. Men dey run receipt,” he said.

He used the experience to illustrate how difficult it can be for people to establish trust when money and services are involved.

He Questions the Price of Some Products

The comedian also recalled buying an expensive wig for his mother despite admitting that he knew little about wigs.

He said the experience left him questioning the value of some products sold at high prices.

“I wanted to buy a wig for my mama. I bought this wig, ₦800 and something thousand. And I don’t know about wigs. Then she brought the wig and shampoo, and more. Overpriced nonsense everywhere,” he said.

Brain Jotter also raised concerns about the authenticity of some consumer products, particularly beverages, saying buyers can find it difficult to determine whether what they are purchasing is genuine.

‘Nigerians Go Through These Things’

The skit maker further shared his experience buying a Toyota Sienna after relying on a mechanic to inspect the vehicle.

According to him, the seller claimed the engine was in good condition, but he later noticed an unusual sound. He said he subsequently discovered that the vehicle’s problem had been cleared rather than properly repaired.

Brain Jotter said the vehicle had a mileage of about 10,000, while the seller described its engine as a “mad engine.”

He eventually stopped driving the car after less than four days.

“That car, I no drive am four days. Nigerians go through these things,” he said.

His comments have renewed discussion about consumer trust, fraud and the difficulty many Nigerians face when trying to verify the quality and authenticity of products and services.