Human Resource Migration and the Economy

Abstract

This study examined human resource migration and the economy of Nigeria and was necessitated by the need to evaluate whether human resource migration contributes positively or negatively to the economic, social, educational and security development of Nigeria. To guide the study, three research questions were formulated.  It was also found that human resource migration had significant impact on educational development in Nigeria. The study recommended among others that government policy makers should ensure be proactive in human resources migration policies to ensure its benefits are maximised while the adverse effects are minimised.