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Diaspora Impact

Brain drain vs remittances.

Standard Entertainment 613 responses Published Apr 11, 2026
Q1.Is emigration good or bad for Nigeria?
613 responses
  • Mixed 45.19%
  • Mostly bad 32.63%
  • Mostly good 22.19%

613 responses

Q2.Do you have close family abroad?
613 responses
  • Yes, a few 38.01%
  • No 34.75%
  • Yes, many 27.24%

613 responses

Q3.How important are diaspora remittances to your family?
5.4
Average rating (1–10 scale)
1
5.87%
2
8.65%
3
9.79%
4
13.54%
5
15.5%
6
12.72%
7
11.75%
8
9.62%
9
7.18%
10
5.38%

613 responses

Q4.Should the government do more to retain talent?
613 responses
  • Yes, much more 35.89%
  • People should be free to leave 28.71%
  • Somewhat 23.65%
  • Current efforts are fine 11.75%

613 responses