Mobility in West African countries has long been a traditional adaptation strategy to climatic stressors. Present environmental changes stress the agricultural sector, which accounts for 35 percent of West Africa's GDP and employs over 80 percent of the workforce. Employment in agriculture is so high that decay in agricultural production is one factor that leads to forced migration – which gives access to complementary income or better opportunities. Agroecology can play an essential role in building resilience and adapting to climate change by optimizing interactions between plants, animals, humans, and the environment for a sustainable and fair food system. This analysis aims to expose the migration and agriculture nexus in the region while supporting future policymaking. Moreover, it focuses on understanding how a transition to agroecology can benefit populations and influence migration decisions in climate change and environmental degradation.