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There are many preconceived notions about what drives international migration and how it affects
development. Migration from rural areas to cities within and outside, is increasingly becoming rampart in
Nigeria. On the surface, it seems obvious that individuals migrate from the countryside to the urban areas
and to overseas to earn cash. While migration is indeed partially motivated by the desire for economic
mobility and the need to support families at home, the desire for personal development is also a substantial
motivator. Incorporating non-economic incentives into existing models could enable scholars to approach
migration from an alternative and more holistic standpoint that differs from pure economic considerations.
This paper has therefore argued and summarized current thinking on international migration and its
motivations. It has also offered some policy options concerning international migration. In particular, the
study uses data from the Nigerian Migration Survey by the World Bank for empirical analysis and the
findings call for additional examination of non-economic motivations for better understanding of migration
choices and patterns. The study therefore concludes that although economic incentives are important, they
do not fully explain migration decisions among Nigerian migrants. Non-economic considerations are also
important.
