Former Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, FCT Chapter, Dr Charles Ugwuanyi, says Nigeria’s socioeconomic situation is a strong incentive for medical brain drain. He said this goes beyond the amount of money doctors earn, focusing on the work environment, adding that in the last 7 years, about 20,000 doctors have left Nigeria for jobs abroad. “The core problem here has to border on the socio economic situation in the country, and also the security challenges. “It also borders on the work environment. Work environment has to do with job satisfaction.