Entrepreneurial Internationalization and Survival of Selected Micro Enterprises in Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the effect of entrepreneurial internationalization on the survival of selected micro enterprises in Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design to gather data from business operators engaged in international activities. The population comprised over 41 million micro enterprises, from which a sample of 400 was drawn using the Taro Yamane formula. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using linear regression to test the stated hypothesis. The finding revealed that entrepreneurial internationalization positively influences firm survival (β = 0.746; p = 0.000). In conclusion, survival in the modern business domain is tied to the ability of entrepreneurs to look outward, embrace global opportunities, and integrate international strategies into their core business models, making internationalization an essential driver of continuity in an interconnected world. The study recommended that entrepreneurs and business owners of SMEs should actively pursue opportunities to expand their operations into foreign markets through exports, strategic alliances, or digital platforms that allow cross-border trade.