Trajectory of brain-drain and quality of work-life amongst Nigeria’s university lecturers: academic staff union of universities (ASUU) incessant strike in retrospect

Purpose Brain-drain insurgency has become pervasive amongst professionals and the last option for everyone in country to realise a sustainable quality of work-life (QWL). All youths now have perceived migrating international workspace as noble idea. This study investigates incidence brain-drain QWL academics Nigerian universities. Design/methodology/approach To sparkle clearer understanding concerning factors preventing Nigeria's lecturers, this utilised cross-sectional research design survey participants across all departments federal institutions through an explanatory approach. applied array adapted scales evaluate members academic staff track what provoked lecturers possible influence on their QWL. The surveyed 431 universities collect useful data employed structural equation model (SEM) analyse obtained data. Findings outcome highlights that there is horrible condition service poor compensation system, funding lack autonomy are bane experienced tertiary today. indicates development inadequate university part justification insurgence, allowed government lose skilled competent egg-heads other foreign nations world. Originality/value demonstrated national life given seeking better where skills, competence energy would be valued. was not common until these days fewer studies were noted but showed novel paradigm regarding trajectory.