Japa Syndrome: Causes and Effects

Abstract

Japaism is a trending word used in Nigeria by Nigerians to indicate travelling hurriedly abroad or escaping from the life problems by common men in Nigeria. Japa is associated with emigration which is a form of migration which can be defined in many ways based on the field in questions. Geography sociology, Political Geography. Waugh (2000) defined migration as the movement that usually involves a change of home. This may be temporary changes or permanent that may occur on daily basis, within a country or even between countries. We can also define migration as the inward and outward movement of people in a country.