Deportation fears among Nigerians in the United States are raising concerns about a potential squeeze on remittance flows to Nigeria, as heightened immigration enforcement rhetoric unsettles migrant communities.
The anxiety follows recent deportations of a few Nigerians over suspected irregular financial activities and renewed scrutiny under President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda.
Interviews conducted by Nairametrics with Nigerians living across the United States indicate that many are becoming more cautious about the amount and frequency of funds sent home.
