NIS Raises Alarm Over Rising Fake Migration Schemes, Human Trafficking Networks

NIS Raises Alarm Over Rising Fake Migration Schemes, Human Trafficking Networks

Nigeria Immigration Service warns that criminal syndicates are exploiting social media and informal channels to lure young Nigerians—especially women—into illegal migration routes under false promises of jobs and scholarships, often ending in human trafficking and forced labour. For organizations operating in Nigeria, the alert signals elevated risk in third-party recruitment pipelines and underscores the need for verified onboarding channels when sourcing talent or contractors across borders.