This analysis explores the growing attraction of migrants to destinations perceived as better pastures as well as the roots and consequences of international migration, especially for irregular migrants. The findings of two focus group discussions with Nigerian scholars, policymakers, service providers, and members of society suggest: (1) public policy on international migration should consider the social, political, and economic challenges that render many Africans desperate to leave the continent regardless of the harsh realities awaiting them along the way or in a new homeland; (2) given the fundamental rights of individuals to migrate, it is crucial that relevant information about the realities of life in Western host societies (especially newer destinations such as Canada) be made available in immigrant-sending regions, such as Africa; and (3) efforts to engage the new African diaspora should also prioritize their active participation in building equitable societies in their countries of origin.

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管理不断上升的尼日利亚移民潮——政策真空还是结构性挑战？

该分析探讨了移民对被视为更好牧场的目的地的日益增长的吸引力，以及国际移民的根源和后果，特别是对于非正规移民。与尼日利亚学者、政策制定者、服务提供者和社会成员进行的两次焦点小组讨论的结果表明：(1) 关于国际移民的公共政策应考虑社会、政治和经济挑战，这些挑战使许多非洲人无论如何都迫切希望离开非洲大陆一路上或在新家园等待着他们的严酷现实；(2) 考虑到个人移民的基本权利，在非洲等移民输出地区提供有关西方东道国社会（尤其是加拿大等较新目的地）生活现实的相关信息至关重要；