Cross Border Migration and Unemployment in Nigeria and Benin Republic, 1999-2020
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Purpose: This paper explored nexus between the cross-border migration and unemployment in Nigeria and the Benin Republic comparatively between 1999 and 2020.
Methodology: The study adopted classical migration theory as the theoretical framework and data were sourced from the secondary Sources such as; Journal articles, bulletin, newspaper the United Nations, World Bank development index, International Monetary Fund, and international organizations for migration. The data collated were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Findings: The findings revealed that there is a significant negative relationship between cross border migration and unemployment in Nigeria while for Benin Republic; there is a negative but insignificant relationship between cross border and unemployment. The paper thus concludes that cross border migration reduces the rate of unemployment in Nigeria, but has no impact in Benin Republic.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The paper recommended that; for policymakers in both countries there is need for a stronger legal framework for a cross border movement of people, including enhanced institutions and control of immigration; also, there should be zero tolerance on corruption, and the need to create jobs for the teeming youths.
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