diff --git a/nixos/modules/config/networking.nix b/nixos/modules/config/networking.nix
index 5f42ec51703c..619f36cd5150 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/config/networking.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/config/networking.nix
@@ -186,15 +186,6 @@ in
         '';
       };
     };
-    networking.waitForOnline = lib.mkOption {
-      type = types.bool;
-      default = true;
-      description = ''
-        When bringing up the network, always wait for it to be online before continuing.
-
-        This is currently only implemented for networkd.
-      '';
-    };
   };
 
   config = {