diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index fcf0aed22eb..b5814dca4cb 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -222,7 +222,8 @@ services:
     # We use WiredTiger in all environments. In development environments we use small files
     # to conserve disk space, and disable the journal for a minor performance gain.
     # See https://docs.mongodb.com/v3.0/reference/program/mongod/#options for complete details.
-    command: mongod --nojournal --storageEngine wiredTiger
+    # --nojournal is not available in recent mongo versions, it's always enabled.
+    command: mongod --storageEngine wiredTiger
     container_name: "edx.${COMPOSE_PROJECT_NAME:-devstack}.mongo"
     hostname: mongo.devstack.edx
     image: mongo:${MONGO_VERSION:-4.4.18}