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Family Support and Migration in Nigeria

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Using novel large-N survey data collected from the state of Edo – Nigeria's migration epicentre – this study examines how family support relates to people's migration aspirations and their perception of the risks associated with migrating to Europe. The regression results reveal that family support positively correlates with migration aspirations and raises people's confidence in their chances of reaching Europe should they decide to migrate, effectively decreasing their perception of migration risks. Women are less optimistic about reaching Europe than men.

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  • Tuki, Daniel, 2025. "Family Support and Migration in Nigeria," EconStor Open Access Articles and Book Chapters, ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, vol. 60(1), pages 127-145.
    • Handle: RePEc:zbw:espost:315671
    DOI: 10.1177/00020397241310450
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