Japa Syndrome: Causes and Effects

Abstract

Japaism is a trending word used in Nigeria by Nigerians to indicatetravelling hurriedly abroad or escaping from the life problems bycommon men in Nigeria. Japa is associated with emigration whichis a form of migration which can be defined in many ways based onthe field in questions. Geography sociology, Political Geography.Waugh (2000) defined migration as the movement that usuallyinvolves a change of home. This may be temporary changes orpermanent that may occur on daily basis, within a country or evenbetween countries. We can also define migration as the inward andoutward movement of people in a country.