Nigerians seeking better opportunities abroad. In the medical field, this trend has led to a significant number of Nigerian doctors relocating to other countries. While comprehensive lists of all such individuals are not publicly available, several notable Nigerian medical professionals have gained recognition internationally
1. Lagos: 7,385
2. FCT: 4,453
3. Rivers: 2,194
4. Enugu: 2,070
5. Oyo: 1,996
6. Edo: 1,777
7. Kaduna: 1,524
8. Anambra: 1,518
9. Ogun: 1,511
10. Kano: 1,477
11. Delta: 1,456
12. Osun: 1,294
13. Plateau: 1,200
14. Imo: 1,110
15. Kwara: 1,016
16. Ebonyi: 899
17. Akwa Ibom: 888
18. Abia: 829
19. Cross River: 826
20. Ondo: 743
21. Borno: 736
22. Bayelsa: 727
23. Ekiti: 695
24. Benue: 621
25. Sokoto: 602
26. Katsina: 562
27. Nassarawa: 552
28. Niger: 494
29. Gombe: 485
30. Bauchi: 443
31. Kogi: 418
32. Adamawa: 280
33. Yobe: 275
34. Kebbi: 273
35. Zamfara: 267
36. Jigawa: 255
37. Taraba: 201
