diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/rq/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/rq/default.nix
index a01dc958d179..a992a7675237 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/rq/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/rq/default.nix
@@ -46,6 +46,10 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
     sentry-sdk
   ];
 
+  preCheck = ''
+    export PATH=$out/bin:$PATH
+  '';
+
   __darwinAllowLocalNetworking = true;
 
   disabledTests = [