Exploring the emigration intentions of Nigerian medical and nursing students: factors driving migration and implications for Nigeria’s healthcare system

Exploring the emigration intentions of Nigerian medical and nursing students: factors driving migration and implications for Nigeria’s healthcare system

Abstract Background The emigration of healthcare professionals significantly contributes to brain drain within Nigeria’s healthcare sector, exacerbating existing workforce shortages. This study investigates the emigration intentions of Nigerian medical and nursing students, focusing on preferred des...

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Main Authors: Abigail Olawumi Oyedokun, David Mobolaji Akoki, Adeniyi Abraham Adesola, Ayomide Olawunmi Fatola, Henry Demian Oyoyo, Samuel Jesutominsin Adu, Mikail Muhammad Mikail, Ayebamiebi Lawrence Yousuo, Boluwatife Israel Olu-Ajayi, Yusuf Mustapha Babangida, Ibrahim Musa, Christopher Ebubechukwu Anyanwu, Aderonke Olamide Abimbola, Muhammad Bakir Sulaiman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
Subjects:
Healthcare
Medical and nursing students
Emigration intentions
Emigration destinations
Brain drain
Emigration impacts
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07283-8
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