This

research examines the legal framework for human trafficking in Nigeria. The

phenomenon of human trafficking, particularly in Nigeria has assumed alarming

proportion. Nigeria’s poverty coupled with high rate of unemployment, massive

devaluation of the local currency and civil and political unrest, are some of

the factors responsible for a high rate of migration, and this paves way for

human trafficking. The research examines the issue of human trafficking in

Nigeria. The causes and effects of human trafficking were also examined. The

research also examines the laws for combating human trafficking in Nigeria and

their effectiveness. The research recommends that Nigeria should effectively

implement all of the ratified international laws and regulations, in order to

provide an environment conducive to the elimination of human trafficking in

Nigeria. The focus must be on all forms of trafficking including trafficking in

children, and not limited to trafficking for prostitution and sexual

exploitation.