Cross-Border Migration: Challenges and Experiences of Nigerians in the United Kingdom Between 2013 and 2023

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Empirical, Employment, Discrimination, Immigration, Questionnaire

Abstract

This study empirically examined the relationship between Nigerian cross-Border migrants, their challenges and experiences in the United Kingdom. The challenges and experiences examined include the United Kingdom’s immigration policies on Nigerian migrants, racial discrimination, prospects of getting employment, remittances and socio-cultural factors. The study utilized a combination of two theories as its framework of analysis: The New Economic Theory of Labour Migration and the World System Theory.  The survey research design was adopted for the study. Specifically, Google survey and interview (WhatsApp chart). The respondents in this study were Nigerians in the United Kingdom who were randomly selected and administered 1105 copies of questionnaire online through Google survey. Also, convenience sampling method was employed to distribute copies of the questionnaire to respondents in the four countries of the UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland). The data collected from the questionnaires as well as the interviews were analyzed utilizing descriptive statistics. The finding of the study showed that the United Kingdom’s immigration policies have negative impact on Nigerian migrants (especially those who migrated recently). The study recommends that intending Nigerian migrants should acquaint themselves of all the relevant immigration laws before embarking on such journey. Also, that Nigerians who intend to migrants to the United Kingdom should envisage possible racial discrimination in the country.

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Published

2025-05-27

How to Cite

Idahosa, O., & Osemeha, E. (2025). Cross-Border Migration: Challenges and Experiences of Nigerians in the United Kingdom Between 2013 and 2023. FUDMA Journal of Humanities, Social Science and Creative Arts , 1(AHBSI), 175-182. https://doi.org/10.70882/fujohssaca.2025.v1(AHBSI).21

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Vol. 1 No. AHBSI (2025): FUJOHSSACA Vol. 1(AHBSI) March - April

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Idahosa, O., & Osemeha, E. (2025). Cross-Border Migration: Challenges and Experiences of Nigerians in the United Kingdom Between 2013 and 2023. FUDMA Journal of Humanities, Social Science and Creative Arts , 1(AHBSI), 175-182. https://doi.org/10.70882/fujohssaca.2025.v1(AHBSI).21