"BRAIN DRAIN": Implication for economic growth in Nigeria

Abstract

This work studies brain drain, its causes and relationship with economic growth in Nigeria. Long-term economic growth cannot be achieved without people with professional technical expertise, entrepreneurial and managerial skills and investment in real sector (agriculture and industry).The absence of these experts in Nigeria, as a result of brain drain has adversely affected economic growth in the nation. To reverse brain drain and boost economic growth, the Nigerian government should create a conducive environment for investment that will ensure employment opportunities and reduce poverty. It should also put in place good institutional framework, maintain zero tolerance for corruption. It must provide the much needed infrastructures such as good health care system, good roads and transportation systems, affordable and functional education, water supply, security, stable energy and telecommunication (ICT) facilities. These are the essential ingredients that makes life worth living.