The Impact of the “Japa” Wave on Nigerian Talent Pools //One-on-One With Tochukwu Osakwe

In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed a significant migration trend known as the Japa' wave—where skilled professionals leave the country in search of better opportunities abroad. While this movement opens doors for individual growth, it’s having a profound impact on Nigeria's talent pools, leaving critical sectors like healthcare, tech, and education grappling with a widening skills gap.

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Tochukwu Osakwe is an accomplished human resources professional with a degree in International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of Benin.
His passion for human capital management stems from his innate ability to connect with people. With nearly a decade of experience across the banking, consulting, and insurance sectors, he specializes in talent acquisition and management, organizational development, and soft skills training for contemporary executives Tochukwu has also played a key role in
HR policy creation, enhancing employee experience, retention strategies, and business partnering.

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Today, we dive into the root causes of this talent exodus, its long-term effects on the country’s workforce, and what can be done to retain and attract top talent in Nigeria. Is the ‘Japa’ wave an irreversible trend, or can we reverse the brain drain with Tochukwu Osakwe?