Japa: Dataset on Migration Decisions of Nigerian Youth
Description
This dataset presents data collected through two surveys: the first among staff and students of 3 universities in Osun State, Nigeria; and the second among intending and serving Corps memebrs as well as those who recently concluded their NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) service year. The first survey was administered in July 2024, and the second one between November 2024 and October 2025. The surveys were collected with the use of online questionnaires. The questionnaires are similar, the second survey containing a few additional questions than the first survey. The cleaned and merged dataset contains 835 observations. Collected as part of a doctoral research, the survey sought to understand migration aspirations and perspectives, as well as correlates of migration decisions among Nigerian youth. The survey was also intended to determine the relationship between developmental idealism and migration in the context of Nigeria. The dataset captures self-reported migration intentions and related socio-demographic, economic and attitudinal covariates among young Nigerians. Researchers studying migration decision-making, labour market aspirations, views about development of Nigeria in comparison with other countries, and the drivers of irregular and regular migration will find the data useful.
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Notes on the Japa: Dataset on Migration Decisions of Nigerian Youth DECEMBER 2025 Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these files are accurate. The author regrets and accepts responsibility for any possible errors therein. However, no responsibility is accepted for misuse or abuse of the information. File Inventory: 1. The dataset in STATA, SPSS and CSV formats. 2. Survey instrument - QUESTIONNAIRE (the instrument used for Survey 2 (the Corps members survey) included more items than Survey 1 (the Uni survey). The additional questions are marked (*) in the questionnaire included. 3. Notes: READMEFIRST.txt Usage Notes * This dataset will be published as a data article to provide further details on the survey methods and sample. Users are strongly advised to consult and cite the paper as appropriate (search "Japa: dataset on migration decision of Nigerian youth") * It is strongly recommended that users thoroughly familiarize themselves with the accompanying questionnaire before applying the dataset. Additional information: * The dataset was collected as part of a doctoral research in the department of Sociology and Social Work, Redeemer's University, Ede, Nigeria. Two separate (but similar) surveys were collected with the use of online questionnaires; the first, on Qualtrics, and the second, via Google form. The first survey was administered in July 2024 to academic and non-academic staff, and students of 3 universities in Nigeria. The second survey was administered to intending and serving Corps members as well as those who recently completed their NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) service year between November 2024 and October 2025.
Institutions
- Redeemer's University