Internationalization Strategies for Nigerian SMEs: Barriers and Export

This report presents a research methodology for a study on strategies for small and medium enterprise (SME) internationalization and the barriers to internationalization, specifically focusing on the export performance of local agricultural businesses in Nigeria. The methodology chapter outlines the research objectives, which include analyzing the meaning of internationalization, evaluating SME internationalization, examining internationalization strategies, and investigating barriers to internationalization for Nigerian SMEs. The research question focuses on the barriers and potential strategies for internationalization. The research employs a qualitative research method using individual interviews to explore experiences and perspectives. A descriptive research design is chosen, utilizing a survey process for data collection. The research adopts an inductive approach, deriving data directly from the source and using thematic examination. The research philosophy is interpretivism, and random sampling is used to select participants from agricultural production companies that have internationalized. The data collection technique involves identifying factors and the systems used to gather data. The methodology aims to provide a framework for understanding the complexities of SME internationalization in the Nigerian agricultural sector.