Human beings are among some of the most adaptable creatures on Earth, given enough time we can get used to just about any environment. Case in point: Nigeria.
After almost 3 years here I find that I still tolerate this place but that's about it. I don't know what the "good" old days were like but now days touring out of Nigeria is a chore period.
In my time here I've met some great people but all the same if I never saw this place that would have been fine too. Sharpcollector put it best: get in, do your time, and go home to cotinue with your life because there ain't much of one here - unless you're into the liquor and whores in which case you may want to think about permanent residence