Experts Call for Improved Remuneration to Combat Doctor Brain Drain in Nigeria

Professor Ebeigbe suggests that improving remuneration and stabilizing the Naira are crucial to retaining medical doctors in Nigeria, as statistics show a significant number of doctors requesting certificates of good standing, indicating plans to leave the country.

24 Mar, 09:35 — 24 Mar, 09:35

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Brain Drain: Improve remuneration, fix Naira and doctors will stay — Prof Ebeigbe

Statistics from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, showed that in 2024, Nigeria registered about 4,900 new medical doctors and dental surgeons, while 4,200 requested certificates of good standing, a clear sign that many are preparing to practice abroad. The post Brain Drain: Improve remuneration, fix Naira and doctors will stay — Prof Ebeigbe appeared first on Vanguard News.

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