A Nigerian woman who publicly identified as an atheist while living in her home country has revealed a profound personal transformation after relocating abroad. Victoria Onyi Ejeh has shared her journey back to Christianity, a shift she says occurred in a foreign land where she least expected to reconnect with God.
A Journey from Faith to Skepticism and Back
In a detailed video testimony shared online on December 6, 2025, Victoria narrated her spiritual evolution. She explained that she was originally raised as a Christian in Nigeria. However, a period of deep questioning about life's philosophical aspects—including the nature of existence, the universe, morality, and suffering—led her away from her faith.
Her path to atheism was gradual, beginning with skepticism before she fully embraced a non-religious worldview. She became known for passionately arguing against organized religion, a stance she admits created friction and even made her some enemies.
An Unexpected Encounter in a Foreign Land
Victoria moved overseas with a specific expectation: to live in a society where personal beliefs were considered a private matter, and where she thought her atheism would go unchallenged. She described her move as an attempt to run away from the concept of God that she had contested in Nigeria.
"I ran away from God in Nigeria and to a country where I felt like I would never find him. And then he was there waiting for me," she stated in her emotional video address.
She admitted that if anyone had predicted this conversion three years prior, she would have dismissed it as a lie and cut off contact. Her return to Christianity was not a sudden event but a process that unfolded over several years, mirroring the thoughtful journey she undertook when leaving her faith initially.
Public Reaction and Broader Conversations
The announcement of her conversion sparked significant reactions on social media. Many, like Facebook user Peter Oteh, celebrated her testimony, calling it "the most beautiful video" he had viewed. Others engaged with the intellectual implications of her shift.
Some comments reflected on the state of religious practice in Nigeria. Amarachi Celine Arinze suggested that the change of location provided clarity, arguing that Christianity in some contexts can be driven by fear or material needs rather than genuine relationship.
Victoria emphasized that her purpose in sharing her story was not to debate or preach, but to authentically reintroduce herself and document a personal, genuine quest for truth that ultimately led her back to Christ.
This story contrasts with other reported faith shifts in the Nigerian diaspora, such as that of a Nigerian priest who left Christianity for atheism, or a woman named Joy who became an atheist in America and expressed fears about returning to Nigeria's predominantly Christian social environment.
