Migrant workers are individuals who move from one place to another, often crossing international borders, in order to find employment opportunities. They leave their home countries temporarily or permanently for work purposes.
Related terms
Labor migration: The movement of individuals from one place to another specifically for work purposes.
Brain drain: The emigration or loss of highly skilled individuals (such as doctors, engineers, etc.) from one country to another due to better opportunities abroad.
Guest worker programs: Government initiatives that allow foreign workers temporarily into a country for specific labor needs.