The Nigerian Experience: Mass Exodus of Medical Personnel

• In Event: Health Attitudes and Behaviors

Brief Overview

Nigeria faces a worsening medical brain drain, with medical persons migrating abroad due to poor facilities, low pay, and harsh working conditions. This threatens healthcare delivery and calls for urgent policy action to strengthen retention.

Authors

• Joyce Akpoufuoma Mamuromu Ejukonemu, National Open University of Nigeria

• emmanuel Daniel Akpolile, General hospital Aboh, Aboh, Ndukwa East LGA, Delta state, Nigeria.

• Benita Akpevwoghene Ejukonemu, Afe Babalola University