Trans-Atlantic Migration and the Rights of Women in Nigeria, 2015-2023

Abstract

This study investigated the seemingly menaced by turbulent challenges arising from migration which causes brain drain to the economy of the country. It explores the trans-Atlantic migration and its impact on the rights of women in Nigeria. The rising rate of migration by women in Nigeria is traced to lack of access to information and unaware of their rights and this make them vulnerable to unsafe (irregular) migration and exploitation. In most part of States in Nigeria, if not all, women are often seen as having little say in the decisions that affects their lives (limited decision making power) and this, make them more susceptible to trafficking and exploitation. These study delved into how the impact of trans-Atlantic migration by Nigerian women has portrayed the Nigerian image to the outside world and its impact on the socio-economic polity of the country from 2015-2023. Ultimately, the study adopted mixed theories of push-pull factor and abolitionist theories as a framework of analysis. The study is qualitative in nature and data were gathered through secondary sources such as documented evidences/policy, books, journals, internet source. Findings revealed that when practices or policies in a country of one’s origin discriminate against women, for instance, limiting their access to resources or educational opportunities, by hindering their political participation, and their contribution to the society is reduced, there is bond for migration. The study recommended that there is an urgent need for a comprehensive re-orientation of women on their fundamental human rights as well as empowerment of Nigerian women through the Ministry of women Affairs. And abolition of all forms of discrimination melted on women by setting up a task force teams nation-wide to see to its full implementation.