What’s behind the Nigerian urge to ‘japa,’ or migrate?
By DW
14 February 2024 |
11:50 am
'Japa' is a Yoruba word meaning 'to run away. ' That is what many Nigerian youths are doing in the search for greener pastures and better job opportunities. Chiamaka Ikeanyi, a young software engineer moved to Berlin to build her career and experience life abroad.
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