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September 10, 2025UPI Journal of Pharmaceutical Medical and Health SciencesOpen Access

Driving factors of brain drain among medical students of the university of abuja college of health sciences, nigeria

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YRYalma RMOIOfime Franklyn Isioma

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis reveals poor working conditions and low salaries as key drivers for medical student emigration in Nigeria.

Key Points

  • About 73.7% of medical students in Nigeria intend to migrate after graduation, primarily for improved conditions and safety.
  • The study found that 30.1% cited safer working environments as their main motivation for leaving Nigeria.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study with 236 medical students to assess migration intentions using structured questionnaires.
  • Urgent policy measures are needed to curb the brain drain and retain healthcare professionals in Nigeria.

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RM et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c24317b210217d647a5ee9https://doi.org/10.37022/jpmhs.v8i2.141
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