diff --git a/.github/workflows/nightly_coverage.yml b/.github/workflows/nightly_coverage.yml
index 5a4df407a..687e7fbd3 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/nightly_coverage.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/nightly_coverage.yml
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Install system dependencies
         run: |
           sudo apt-get update
-          sudo apt-get install -y lcov
+          sudo apt-get install -y lcov libaio-dev
         shell: bash
 
       - name: Install dependencies