diff --git a/youtube_dl/extractor/niconico.py b/youtube_dl/extractor/niconico.py
index d0b3f8a72..da0deec70 100644
--- a/youtube_dl/extractor/niconico.py
+++ b/youtube_dl/extractor/niconico.py
@@ -454,6 +454,7 @@ class NiconicoPlaylistIE(InfoExtractor):
             'title': 'Private_Mylist_Test',
         },
         'playlist_mincount': 2,
+        'skip': 'Requires an account',
     }]
 
     #  Add support for private mylist access by owner via log-in