Top Immigrant-Attracting Countries in Africa

Top Immigrant-Attracting Countries in Africa (After South Africa)

🇳🇬 Nigeria

• Largest economy and population in Africa
• Attracts migrants from West and Central Africa
• Opportunities in oil & gas, trade, tech, and services
• Major cities: Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt

🇰🇪 Kenya

• Economic hub of East Africa
• Strong in technology, NGOs, tourism, and finance
• Nairobi hosts many international organizations
• Stable compared to many neighboring countries

🇬🇭 Ghana

• Known for political stability and safety
• Friendly immigration policies
• Popular with West Africans and African diaspora returnees
• Growing sectors: education, mining, services

🇪🇬 Egypt

• One of Africa’s oldest migration hubs
• Attracts migrants from Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Syria
• Opportunities in construction, education, healthcare, and trade

🇲🇦 Morocco

• Gateway between Africa and Europe
• Attracts migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa
• Growing economy in manufacturing, tourism, and logistics
• Increasingly popular for long-term settlement

🇨🇮 Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire)

• Strong economy in West Africa
• Attracts labor migrants from Burkina Faso, Mali, Guinea
• Agriculture and trade driven migration