Enter the income as Cash.
Since you have selected the Live Premier edition see this TurboTax support FAQ for how to contact a Tax Expert - https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/expert-review/help/how-do-i-connect-with-a-tax-expert-in-turbotax-live/00/27282
Just to clarify: You do not have an "employer" if you received a 1099-NEC. Employers issue a W-2.