The brain drain phenomenon is increasingly in the spotlight, a condition in which skilled Indonesian workers choose to work abroad, especially after the viral #KaburAjaDulu social campaign. This research aims to understand how this migration trend affects Indonesia's economic competitiveness, particularly in terms of talent loss, productivity and national innovation capacity. Using a descriptive qualitative approach and a secondary case study, this research drew on data from official government reports, scientific publications, and media articles. The results show that if not managed seriously, brain drain can hamper long-term economic growth. Therefore, more inclusive and visionary policies are needed to retain domestic talent and strengthen the work ecosystem that supports the younger generation to stay in Indonesia
Yosefin et al. (Mon,) studied this question.