This analysis examines irregular migration trends in Nigeria, addressing economic factors and implications for development.
Irregular migration from Nigeria surged between 2002 and 2020, driven by economic instability, unemployment, and insecurity, with over 20,000 Nigerian youths reported in Mediterranean crossings in 2016 alone and net migration rates turning negative by the period's end. This phenomenon exacerbated brain drain and human trafficking risks while simultaneously channelling substantial remittances, amounting to 5% of GDP in 2019 and positioning Nigeria as Sub Saharan Africa's top recipient, with inflo
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