Hey there,
there are plenty of paying gigs out there. The pay isnt much though. If you truely want to dive for the experience, then I’m assuming that you are really not expecting to make much money anyway. you might want to look into your local aquarium. I’m on staff , as a volunteer diver at the Georgia Aquarium. I dont get paid at all, b ut the experice is priceless. I get to dive with 4 whale sharks, 4 mantas one day and then beluga whales the next.
Good luck to ya.