Addressing the challenges of youth migration on entrepreneurial intention: a conceptual focus on Nigeria

Daniel E. Ufua, Adamu G. Kasa and Mamdouh Abdulaziz Saleh Al-Faryan

Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 2025, vol. 20, issue 2, 498-525

Abstract: PurposeThis study aims to address Nigerian youth migration challenges to their desires to achieve entrepreneurial success in other countries rather than in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts a conceptual approach, relying on the extant literature to explore the topic. Systems and the Brain-drain theories were adopted to explore the connectivity, structure and broad functioning of identified elements toward attain the set purpose of this study.FindingsThis study identified irregular migration as the most common among Nigerian youths. This study developed a suggested model, identifying factors to address the challenges of youth migration in Nigeria and emancipate their entrepreneurial intentions. These included awareness campaigns, financial support, legal system support, institutional and stakeholder involvement and the embrace of flexibility.Originality/valueThis study concluded that for an effective synchronization of youth migration and entrepreneurial intentions, the relevant stakeholders identified in this study must play their parts, thereby creating a formidable system that will aid Nigerian youths in achieving entrepreneurial goals without necessarily migrating.

Keywords: Greener pasture; Entrepreneurial intention; Nigerian youth; Stakeholder engagement (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1108/JEC-03-2025-0071

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