Ethnicity and the Brain Drain

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to ascertain if any relationship exists between ethnic membership and the brain drain, defined as expatriation or indefinite delay of return. It was hypothesized generally that such a relationship exists and that the Nigerian subjects of the study would differentiate themselves markedly on the questionnaire items based on their ethnic group membership. Specifically, it was hypothesized that Igbo respondents would be the least disposed to early return to Nigeria.