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This study examines patterns and outcomes of migration and remittance flows
into Nigeria. The analysis includes remittances from persons who were not former
members of households but who send remittances to households in the country as well as
return migrants. The aim is to study the effects of remittances on the economy of Nigeria
as their implications for growth, while taking into cognisance income from the country of
origin. Results show that there are differences in the number of households that receive
remittances in different regions of the country (North vs South), and there are also
differences in the number of senders from different destinations. The study also shows
that both internal and international migrations in the country are driven by the search
for meaningful livelihood, particularly as it relates to improved employment
opportunities. To this end, this study serves as a fundamental step towards
understanding dynamics of migration and remittances in Nigeria. It therefore
recommends that sound labour and migration policies should be implemented by the
government in order provide jobs for the rapidly growing population and also to maximise
the benefits of internal and international migration (within and outside the continent).
