Search for jobs drives 50% of Africans considering emigration – Report
The search for employment is emerging as the biggest reason Africans consider leaving their home countries, as economic pressures continue to shape migration decisions across the continent, according to a new Afrobarometer report. The post Search for jobs drives 50% of Africans considering emigration – Report appeared first on Nairametrics .
A new Afrobarometer report reveals that the search for employment is the primary driver of migration among Africans, with nearly half of the population considering emigration. This figure has risen by 40% since 2016/2018, with the desire to emigrate being most pronounced among younger and more educated citizens. Across 38 African countries, 50% of those considering emigration cited job opportunities as the primary motivation, while 29% mentioned escaping poverty or economic hardship.
The report highlights that Europe and North America are the leading destinations for Africans seeking better economic opportunities, while fewer potential emigrants are looking to remain within Africa. The findings come amid growing evidence in Nigeria that employment pressures are influencing decisions to relocate within and outside the country.
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