In a troubling sign for Nigeria’s healthcare system, more than 4,000 doctors and dentists exited the country during 2024, according to a recent Sahara Reporters report. The mass departure reflects a worsening “brain drain” as medical professionals seek better opportunities abroad.
Health-sector insiders say the exodus is driven by poor working conditions, low pay, and a lack of career advancement. Nigerian hospitals already under pressure face significant staff shortages, putting further strain on service delivery.
The trend highlights persistent systemic issues in Nigeria’s health sector, with experts calling for urgent reforms in staffing, funding, and incentives to stem the outflow and safeguard the country’s medical capacity.
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