Health workers' migration has been an important issue in Nigeria. These migrations of health workers continue to deepen as a result of educational and management issues, better career opportunities abroad, insecurity, lack of investment in medical equipment, poor salaries, and irregular payments, amongst others, making Nigeria one of the 55 countries with a severe shortage of health workers.
Caleb Ijioma is a Freelance Reporter at Roundcheck. He focuses on a diverse range of topics including medicine and healthcare, culture and society, and crime and justice, with a particular interest in social issues and regional news related to Nigeria and North America. Caleb's work has been featured in platforms such as the International Journalists' Network (IJNet), Opinion Nigeria, and WithinNigeria.