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Curbing the Tide, Harnessing and Managing the Potentials of Irregular Migration in Nigeria 2002-2020

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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