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Irregular migration continues to dominate discussions in Europe and America, due to the controversial nature of the means by which the migrants reach these destinations. Often, the expectation is that migrants denied asylum will return home. But given the human security concerns that drive them out of their countries and the perception of a better living in Europe, migrants find ways to remain in destination countries, even when their asylum requests are denied. Some flee migrant camps in order to escape removals and take up roles to earn a living in the informal economy with countrymen. This article argues that discussions of migration should take cognisance of the economic realities of African migrants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]