Human trafficking is a universal social problem that has become challenging to curb. It no doubt violates the fundamental human rights of its predominantly female victims. Research consistently highlights girls as the main targets of a variant of trafficking it termed sex trafficking. In Nigeria, lax border control amplifies the problem, turning human trafficking into a lucrative business. Investigating the aftermath of sex trafficking, this study examines the intricate connections between abusive exploitation and the mental well-being of young women survivors in Benin City. Unveiling the layers of psychological distress, this research aims to explore the nuanced mental challenges faced by survivors. This study focuses on young women survivors of sex trafficking in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria. The research methodology used is cross-sectional survey design approach which explores the lived experiences that impaired the mental health of these young women survivors. This method also allows for the efficient collection of data from a large sample within a relatively short period in a qualitative research frame work. This was adopted, given the sensitive nature of the topic.