Eritrea leads the top 10 list of African territories with a net migration rate of -8.7 per 1,000 population, indicating a high outflow of citizens. In contrast, Nigeria’s net migration rate sits at just -0.2, which is over 40 times less severe than Eritrea’s. While all countries on the list are experiencing negative migration, the scale varies greatly, and that speaks volumes about local economic, political, and social realities.
Migration is often driven by a mix of hope and hardship. For some, like those in Eritrea, the rate suggests persistent push factors such as political repression or limited opportunity. For Nigeria, though challenges remain, the data suggests that fewer people are leaving in comparison.
