diff --git a/nvim/init.vim b/nvim/init.vim
index 929af64..e7fc4de 100644
--- a/nvim/init.vim
+++ b/nvim/init.vim
@@ -172,8 +172,8 @@ set completeopt+=menu,noselect,preview,noinsert
 set sessionoptions-=blank
 
 " Theme
-syntax enable
 colorscheme monokai
+set background=dark
 
 " --------------------------- Key Bindings -----------------------------------
 " Use <C-L> to clear the highlighting of :set hlsearch.