diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 3dac10d..0c02976 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
     "encoding-down": "^7.0.0",
     "hallmark": "^4.0.0",
     "levelup": "^5.0.0",
-    "nyc": "^15.0.0",
+    "nyc": "^17.1.0",
     "standard": "^17.0.0",
     "tape": "^5.0.1"
   },