Which of the following are best explains the drift of population from rural to the cities in Nigeria?

Source: JAMB · 2024

Which of the following are best explains the drift of population from rural to the cities in Nigeria?

  1. The cost of living in the cities is very high
  2. There are more job opportunities in the cities ✓
  3. There is food scarcity in the rural areas
  4. Better recreational facilities are available in the cities
Explanation

People leave villages for cities mainly to find work. Cities have factories, offices and businesses that provide jobs.

Rural areas depend mostly on farming, which cannot employ everyone. Many young people seek paid jobs in cities.

Better schools and hospitals also attract people, but jobs are the main pull factor.

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