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Policymakers in Nigeria and other countries in Africa south of the Sahara (SSA) are relying on agriculture to generate employment for the growing youth population.
The gendered consequences of COVID-19 for internal migration
Scant evidence exists to identify the effects of the pandemic on migrant women and the unique barriers on employment they endure.
Fragility, Conflict, and Migration addresses challenges to livelihood, food, and climate security faced by some of the most vulnerable populations worldwide.
Conflicts such as the Boko Haram insurgency, herder–farmer conflicts, and armed banditry attacks are major concerns affecting the livelihoods and food security of households in Nigeria.
The role of spatial inequalities on youth migration decisions: Empirical evidence from Nigeria
We combine nationally representative data from Nigeria with spatiotemporal data from remote sensing and other sources to study how young migrants respond to observable characteristics of potential destinations, both in absolute terms and relative
Youth migration decisions in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Satellite‐based empirical evidence from Nigeria
This article examines the implications of urban growth on youth migration decisions in Nigeria.
Agriculture and youth in Nigeria: Aspirations, challenges, constraints, and resilience
Nigeria’s rural youth are facing various challenges in agriculture, with limited job opportunities outside the sector.
The increase in the geographical mobility of labour as a result of poverty, unemployment and unstable economic conditions, among other factors, especially among professionals, has been associated with a brain drain in Nigeria.
Role of land access in youth migration and youth employment decisions: Empirical evidence from rural Nigeria
The paper examines the role of land access in youth migration and employment decisions using a two wave panel data set from the Living Standards Measurement Study—Integrated Surveys on Agriculture (LSMS-ISA) from Nigeria.
Have migrant remittances influenced self-employment and welfare among recipient households in Nigeria?
Despite a number of studies around the world focusing on the role of remittances in households’ livelihood, this topic has not been well documented in Nigeria.