Key Insights on Nigeria–EU Migration Cooperation: Sovereignty, Challenges, and Pathways for Sustainable Partnership

This research digest examines the evolving dynamics of Nigeria’s bilateral cooperation with European Union (EU) Member States in the field of migration diplomacy, focusing particularly on return migration policies. Against the backdrop of increasing irregular migration from Nigeria to Europe, this digest explores the complex interplay of political, economic, and security factors shaping Nigeria’s role as both a country of origin and transit a key partner in EU migration governance.