 What are the migration linkages with development in the West African sub-region? Migration within and outside West African sub-region bring enormous benefit to both the home and host countries. No matter the levels of development countries in West Africa could reach, their citizens will still migrate, although the motives, volumes, and impact may differ. The institution of the economic community of West African states echo us, and the adoption of its protocols on free movement of persons, residents, and establishment have facilitated migration and development exchanges among member states. The negative perception of migration, which stems from the fear of brain drain, has been again following contemporary migration within the West African context. Due to the transnational nature of West African migration, migrants are able to contribute their acquired skills to the development of their home country, either on temporary or permanent return basis. Remittances are a source of foreign exchange, supplementing household income. In more than half of West African countries, remittances represent at least 5% of their gross domestic products. West African migrants form associations along the lines of profession, religion, and ethnicity, among others. These associations contribute to infrastructure development, such as schools, hospitals, in the home country. Governments in the sub-region should harmonize migration policies across the region to maximize the benefits while reducing the cost of migration, be it regular or irregular.