Nigeria's Japa Syndrome: Gen-Z and Millennials Escape the Country For Better Life | Firstpost Africa
Tens of thousands of young Nigerians are following a popular trend to leave the country. It’s a trend known by the Yoruba word “japa” meaning “to escape." Japa is becoming increasingly popular with Gen Z and millennials. Nigerians are choosing to flee the country in search of better opportunities amid unemployment, poor governance, lack of infrastructure, and corruption in the country. Among the popular japa destinations are UK, U.S., and Canada. But the trend is negatively affecting Nigeria's economy, leading to a severe brain drain. The japa trend has specifically hit Nigeria's Medical industry and has left an already overloaded healthcare system struggling.
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