noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
unpaid; without pay
Describes work or appearances done without monetary compensation, often in entertainment or freelance contexts. Derived from ノー (no) + ギャラ (guarantee/fee).
See also: ギャラ
その俳優はノーギャラで映画に出演した。
The actor appeared in the film without pay.
ノーギャラの仕事は引き受けたくない。
I don't want to take on unpaid work.
無給 is a more formal term for 'unpaid' or 'without salary', used in broader contexts including regular employment.
Wasei-eigo (Japanese-made English) from ノー (no) + ギャラ, a clipping of ギャランティー (guarantee), referring to a performer's fee.