Niles Secures a Well-Paying Job After Returning to the US
Unlike some other male cast members on the show, Niles is genuinely a good person, and many fans are rooting for him. However, TLC cast him for a reason: the 27-year-old was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, which has made life challenging for him both physically and mentally. TLC likely saw an opportunity to exploit his condition for reality TV drama, but Niles’ sincerity and determination have shone through.
Niles’ bluntness, a characteristic of his autism, has affected his ability to form normal relationships with people. Finding love online was something special for him, as he couldn’t achieve this in his everyday life in the US due to his condition. Before flying to Ghana to meet Matilda, Niles worked as a peer advocate and did deliveries to earn extra money. However, he lost his 9-to-5 job shortly before his trip and kept it a secret from everyone. This caused problems later, as being broke and jobless could have hindered their plan to bring Matilda to the US after their marriage.
On the show, Niles had to borrow money from Mr. Arc, who played the role of his “father” for the knocking ceremony. Niles also promised Mr. Arc that he would get a new job as soon as he returned to the US and immediately start the process of Matilda’s spousal visa.
