EMIGRATION AND THE PROBLEM OF BRAIN DRAIN IN NIGERIA: A PHILOSOPHICAL EVALUATION
Abstract
This Study examines Emigration and the problem of brain drain in Nigeria. The question of emigration implies the indicting problem of brain drain in Nigeria. Every year, Nigeria witnesses the fact of her citizens leaving the country for more developed countries in the world. The rate at which people leave Nigeria for more developed countries is quite alarming. Some of the most celebrated Nigerian intellectuals and other innovative geniuses today are outside the shores of Nigeria. The study argues that this peculiar problem has to do with leadership problem and poor economy as well as environmental structure which inhibit personal growth and development in Nigeria. People who would have greatly contributed to the rapid development of Nigeria have left in large numbers, and this has adverse effects on the economy of the country . Employing the philosophical method of analysis, the study seeks to appraise this issue with the hope of adding voice to the growing list of available literature on the subject in combating the cankerworm that is affecting and killing Nigeria's progress. The study concludes that for Nigeria to retain her best brains, there has to be good structures in place, quality education delivery, career opportunities and job prospects as well as an enabling and conducive environment that allows intellectualism and innovativeness to thrive. Most importantly, the problem of leadership in Nigeria must be properly addressed so as to enable the citizens actualize their potentials.