Push and Pull factors

Why do people want to come to Lagos because of water?

Water treatment plants provide clean water to the city

Why do people want to come to Lagos because of jobs?

There are more jobs in Lagos than anywhere in Nigeria in both the formal and informal sector

Why do people want to come to Lagos because of schools/unis?

There are more located there which helps people’s chances of getting a job

Why do people want to come to Lagos because of healthcare?

There are more hospitals and a better range of medicine in Lagos

Why do people want to come to Lagos because of films?

Lagos has a film and music industry and Nollywood films are very popular

Why do people want to come to Lagos because of electricity?

Access to electricity means people can develop businesses

What is the percentage of population that has a secondary education in Lagos?

68%

What is the percentage of population that hasn’t even been to primary school in rural Nigeria?

40%

Why do people move away from rural areas because of oil?

The oil industry has caused heavy pollution in the Niger Delta region

Why do people move away from rural areas because of population growth?

The population growth has caused a shortage of land in rural areas

Why do people move away from rural areas because of jobs?

There are few job opportunities available in rural areas

Why do people move away from rural areas because of terrorism?

The group Boko Haram is active in the north of Nigeria