Something electric, possibly, in country working independently (9)
I believe the answer is:
freelance
I'm afraid I can't explain this answer.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for freelance that I've seen before include "not regularly employed" , "Writer or artist who sells services to different employers" , "Independent" , "Of journalist, one who works for several employers, self-employed" , "Self-employed worker for hire" .)