Lost in Transition: Why Nepal’s Returnees Struggle to Start Over

Nepal has failed to ensure a sufficient number of job opportunities within the country, pushing millions of Nepalis to seek employment abroad for better pay and improved living conditions. Many opt for greener pastures overseas due to low wages and limited prospects for career growth at home. Foreign employment has indeed brought substantial economic gains through remittances. However, its negative aspects, including brain drain, labor shortages in domestic industries, and social challenges such as debt, exploitation, divorce, and difficulties in the reintegration of returnees, cannot be ignored.