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How Nigeria’s Diaspora Powers Economy Through $20.9 Billion Remittances

by Latifat Fashina
April 14, 2025
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Diaspora remittances to Nigeria

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In search of greater stability and opportunities, many Nigerians continue to migrate to countries like the United States and the United Kingdom.

While these moves are usually seen as a brain drain, especially given the country’s current challenges, Nigerians abroad still remain deeply connected to home, contributing to the country’s economy through remittances.

According to the Central Bank of Nigeria‘s Balance of Payments (BOP) report, personal remittances surged to $20.93 billion in 2024, with International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) accounting for $4.73 billion of this total.

This represents a 43.5% increase in IMTO inflows from $3.30 billion in 2023, while overall personal remittances grew by 8.9% year-on-year.

Remittances—comprising both cash and non-cash transfers—flow into Nigeria through formal channels such as electronic transfers, as well as informal means like hand-carried cash or goods. These funds, typically sent to family, friends, or for business purposes, are essential in supporting livelihoods and driving economic activity across the country.

Beyond personal use, diaspora remittances are also a vital source of foreign exchange, boosting Nigeria’s external reserves, which rose by $6.8 billion to $40.19 billion.

These reserves are used to fund investments, finance education, service debt, and promote overall economic growth.

Nigerians in the diaspora also play a role in grassroots development by funding community projects—such as schools, healthcare centres, and clean water facilities—particularly in underserved local areas.

Many also invest in small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) back home, enabling job creation and contributing to poverty reduction.

Though emigration is usually viewed as a consequence of Nigeria’s internal struggles, the financial inflows from abroad are proving to be a valuable economic lifeline—showing that the Nigerian diaspora remains a strong advantage for national development.

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Latifat Fashina

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LATIFAT FASHINA is the Business/Finance Reporter at Techeconomy. She can be reached via: latifat.fashina@techeconomy.ng

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