This
research examines the legal framework for human trafficking in Nigeria. The
phenomenon of human trafficking, particularly in Nigeria has assumed alarming
proportion. Nigeria’s poverty coupled with high rate of unemployment, massive
devaluation of the local currency and civil and political unrest, are some of
the factors responsible for a high rate of migration, and this paves way for
human trafficking. The research examines the issue of human trafficking in
Nigeria. The causes and effects of human trafficking were also examined. The
research also examines the laws for combating human trafficking in Nigeria and
their effectiveness. The research recommends that Nigeria should effectively
implement all of the ratified international laws and regulations, in order to
provide an environment conducive to the elimination of human trafficking in
Nigeria. The focus must be on all forms of trafficking including trafficking in
children, and not limited to trafficking for prostitution and sexual
exploitation.
