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This research aims to investigate the impact of international emigration on Nigeria's public health sector, particularly focusing on factors affecting healthcare professionals' departure.

February 6, 2026Open Access

International Emigration and Nigeria's Public Health Sector: A Case Study of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (2015-2023)

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KOKingsley Oguejiofor-IfeanyiGodfrey Okoye University NMNetchy Dr. MbaezeGodfrey Okoye University

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Case study reveals that emigration harms Nigeria's healthcare by increasing burnout among remaining staff, suggesting urgent reforms.

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This research aims to investigate the impact of international emigration on Nigeria's public health sector, particularly focusing on factors affecting healthcare professionals' departure.
Case study design focusing on University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital from 2015 to 2023.
Qualitative surveys were conducted with 300 healthcare professionals at UNTH.
Data analyzed to explore responses on job satisfaction, infrastructure, and emigration influences.
91% of healthcare professionals reported low job satisfaction due to inadequate salaries.
58% rated healthcare infrastructure as insufficient, influencing 82.3% of emigration decisions.
Emigration contributed to heightened burnout and increased workloads for 80% of remaining staff.

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Oguejiofor-Ifeanyi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698585ea8f7c464f23009aa1 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18481287

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