Error while executing make in Qt 5.8.0 ubuntu gcc 64-bit

[A Former User]

I got this error while trying to build my application in Qt 5.8.0
15:33:38: Running steps for project Tutor...
15:33:38: Configuration unchanged, skipping qmake step.
15:33:38: Starting: "/usr/bin/make"
g++ -Wl,-rpath,/home/joshajiniran/Qt5.8.0/5.8/gcc_64/lib -o Tutor main.o imageviewer.o moc_imageviewer.o -L/home/joshajiniran/Qt5.8.0/5.8/gcc_64/lib -lQt5Widgets -lQt5Gui -lQt5Core -lGL -lpthread
/usr/bin/ld: cannot find -lGL
Makefile:236: recipe for target 'Tutor' failed
collect2: error: ld returned 1 exit status
make: *** [Tutor] Error 1
15:33:39: The process "/usr/bin/make" exited with code 2.
Error while building/deploying project Tutor (kit: Desktop Qt 5.8.0 GCC 64bit)
When executing step "Make"
15:33:39: Elapsed time: 00:01.

Please, help with idea to fix up the mess.

[SGaist]

Hi and welcome to devnet,

Please use the search function from the forum. This question has been asked and answered many times already. You are missing the OpenGL development libraries from your distribution.