The mass exodus of Nigerians to foreign countries, commonly called ‘japa’ (a Yoruba word for “run quickly”), is creating opportunities for caregivers and increasing the demand for homecare, especially for geriatrics.
The mass emigration of young Nigerians abroad is gradually solidifying t
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Josephine Okojie-Okeiyi
Josephine Okojie-Okeiyi is a journalist with over five years’ reporting experience. She writes on industry, agriculture, commodities, climate change, and environmental issues.
She is fellow of Thomson Reuters Foundation and Bloomberg Media Initiative for Africa.
