This study explores the impact of migration of healthcare workers on economic development in Nigeria from 2015-2023. Through the lens of Everett Lee Push and Pull theory of migration Nigeria had experienced missed opportunities, low development and frustrated hope. The failure of governance is seen in poor economic performance, causing suffering and unfulfilled expectations leading to political instability, conflict, insurgency etc. These conditions have led to massive migration of trained professional like doctors and nurses to developed countries. This study seeks to look at the impact of international migration in economic development of Nigeria. International Migration is an ever-growing phenomenon that has important development implications which leads to increased income and poverty reduction, improved health care services, raised educational standards and promotes economic development. Yet those gains might come at substantial social costs to the migrant and their families, since, many developing countries are also large recipients of international migrant. In conclusion, the study looks at few policy recommendations calling for better integration of migration in the country’s development policies.

KEYWORDS: Migration, Economic development, Everett Lee Push and Pull theory.